• Ensure that you tell the co-ordinator of the group you are visiting that you have arrived as soon as you get there and when you leave. Record hours of volunteering on your activity record form.

• Ensure you are not left alone in a room with any individuals. Make sure that a worker or other group members are always present.

• Leave any situations or environments that you are not comfortable with and inform OHLP of any incidents as soon as you can. Also explain the situation to a worker at the group if you are comfortable to do so.

• Do not give personal dietary or health advice to individuals. Please give only general health information as agreed with OHLP.

• If individuals approach you for specific personal advice on a health related issue such as diet for diabetics etc, recommend that they get in touch with their GP, a state registered dietician or call NHS direct for advice (0845 4647).

• Follow procedures on the OHLP risk assessment document, particularly when running practical sessions.

14th February 2006