We want you to feel safe and comfortable during your care. If you are having an intimate examination, test, or procedure, you can ask for a trained chaperone to be there.

A chaperone is there to support you, make sure you feel at ease, and act as a witness. They are trained to be professional, respectful, and to protect your privacy.

If you would like a chaperone, please tell us when you book your appointment. This helps us plan ahead so your appointment is not delayed. If you ask for a chaperone on the day, we will do our best to provide one, but sometimes we may need to reschedule.

For intimate examinations, a clinician may ask for a chaperone to be present. If you do not want this, we will record your decision in your notes.

• Trained Foundry team members act as chaperones in our surgeries.

• Friends and family cannot be chaperones.

• Both male and female clinical staff work at our practice. If you have a preference, please let us know when you book your appointment.