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  6. Intimate Personal Relationships and Sexuality Policy - Adults with Learning Disabilities
  7. Purpose

Purpose

In this section

  1. 1
    Policy Statement
  2. 2
    Purpose
  3. 3
    Scope
  4. 4
    Definitions
  5. 5
    Legal Context
  6. 6
    Consent & Decision-Making
  7. 7
    Working with Families and Carers
  8. 8
    Mandatory Procedures
  9. 9
    Practice Guidance - Sexually Explicit Material
  1. 10
    Implementation
  2. 11
    Monitoring & Review
  3. 12
    References
  4. 13
    Appendix 1 - The County Relationship and Sexuality Strategy Group (CRSSG)
  5. 14
    Appendix 2 - Elements of Sexual Health AND Relationship Education
  6. 15
    Appendix 3 - Useful Contacts
  7. 16
    Appendix 4 - Review 2008/9
  8. 17
    Policy Details

The purpose of this policy is to ensure a coherent and consistent approach towards personal relationships and sexuality both across and within agencies.

It seeks to ensure a proper balance between an individual’s rights and responsibilities, their physical and emotional safety, and the rights and responsibilities of others.

Last reviewed: 23/06/2025
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