At Hampshire Dentists, we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of every patient who visits our practice — including children, young people, and adults at risk.
Safeguarding means protecting people’s right to live in safety, free from abuse, neglect or exploitation.
We take this responsibility very seriously and ensure that our whole team understands how to recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Our Commitment
We believe that:
- Everyone who visits Hampshire Dentists has the right to feel safe, respected and protected from harm.
- All concerns, suspicions or disclosures of abuse will be taken seriously and acted upon promptly.
- Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — every member of our team receives regular training to recognise signs of abuse or neglect and knows how to raise a concern.
- We work in partnership with local safeguarding authorities, healthcare professionals and the Care Quality Commission to promote patient welfare.
Our Safeguarding Leads
- Safeguarding Lead: Shannah Foote, Patient Experience & Compliance Lead
- Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Dr Robin Hanna, Principal Dentist & Registered Manager
- Both leads are trained to Level 3 Safeguarding for adults and children.
If you ever have a concern about your safety or the safety of someone else while attending Hampshire Dentists, please speak to any member of our team — or ask directly for the Safeguarding Lead.
How to Report a Concern
You can raise a safeguarding concern by:
Speaking to a member of our team or calling 02380 335 155
Emailing reception@hampshiredentists.com (marked Confidential – Safeguarding)
Visiting us at: 10 Carlton Crescent, Southampton SO15 2EZ
If your concern is urgent and our practice is closed, please contact:
Southampton City Council – Adult Safeguarding: 023 8083 3003
Southampton City Council – Children’s Resource Service: 023 8083 3004
Out of Hours / Emergency: 0300 555 1373
Police: Call 999 (in an emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
You can also contact the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you are concerned about patient safety:
03000 616161
www.cqc.org.uk
Training and Review
All members of the Hampshire Dentists team complete safeguarding training appropriate to their role and update it at least every two years.
Our safeguarding procedures and contact details are reviewed annually as part of our clinical governance and compliance audits.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business.
If you ever feel unsafe, or are worried about someone else, please let us know — our team are here to help.
