Safeguarding Statement

Our Commitment

NOSE LONDON LTD is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all patients, including children, young people, and adults at risk. We recognise our responsibility to protect those who may be vulnerable from harm, abuse, or neglect.

Safeguarding Lead

Mr David Whitehead BSc MBBS MSc FRCS(ORL-HNS) is the designated Safeguarding Lead for NOSE LONDON LTD.

• Email: enquiries@nose.london
• Phone: 020 7183 0220

Our Approach

Children and Young People

We treat patients under 18 in accordance with GMC guidance (0–18 Years: Guidance for All Doctors) and the Royal College of Surgeons Professional Standards for Cosmetic Surgery:

• Parental or guardian consent is required for all consultations and treatments
• We assess the young person's maturity and capacity to participate in decision-making
• Treatment is only provided where it is in the young person's best interests
• If we judge that the child does not want the procedure, we will not proceed regardless of parental consent
• We do not target marketing activities at children or young people
• We ensure the clinical environment is appropriate to paediatric care

Adults at Risk

We are alert to signs that an adult patient may be vulnerable, including:

• Indicators that a request for cosmetic surgery may not be voluntary
• Signs of psychological vulnerability, body image disturbance, or coercion
• Evidence of domestic abuse, exploitation, or undue influence from a third party

Where concerns are identified, we may defer surgery pending further assessment, including referral for psychological evaluation where appropriate.

PREVENT Duty

In accordance with the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, we have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. We are aware of the PREVENT duty and would report any relevant concerns through the appropriate channels.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Mr Whitehead holds an enhanced DBS check and is registered on the DBS Update Service, providing continuous criminal record monitoring.

Surgery at Weymouth Street Hospital

All surgical procedures are performed at Weymouth Street Hospital (Phoenix Hospital Group), which is registered with the Care Quality Commission and maintains its own comprehensive safeguarding policies, including named safeguarding leads, mandatory staff training, and incident reporting procedures.

Phoenix Hospital Group's safeguarding assurance statement is available at phoenixhospitalgroup.com/safeguarding-assurance-statement.

Reporting a Concern

If you have a safeguarding concern about a patient or any person connected with our practice, please contact:

• NOSE LONDON LTD: enquiries@nose.london | 020 7183 0220
• Local authority safeguarding team (for concerns about children or adults at risk)
• Police: 999 (if someone is in immediate danger) or 101 (non-emergency)
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (concerns about a child)

Professional Standards

This statement is informed by:

• GMC Good Medical Practice (2013)
• GMC Guidance for Doctors Who Offer Cosmetic Interventions (2016)
• GMC 0–18 Years: Guidance for All Doctors
• Royal College of Surgeons Professional Standards for Cosmetic Surgery (2016)
• The Children Act 1989 and 2004
• The Care Act 2014
• Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (PREVENT duty)
• Mental Capacity Act 2005

Content authored by Mr David Whitehead BSc MBBS MSc FRCS(ORL-HNS) | GMC: 4372358 | RCS Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon