Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Jane Clark ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jo Van Lachterop ([email protected]).

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Helplines:
· NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.
· Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
· National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.
· Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
· Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
· Victim Support Cumbria: 0300 303 0157. Emotional and practical advice to help people affected by crime in Cumbria.
· LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
· Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
· Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602

As a church we take safeguarding extremely seriously, click HERE to find out more.