Safeguarding

The parish of St James' has adopted the national Church of England / Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and the PCC and APCM receive regular reports on safeguarding from our Parish Safeguarding Adviser.

If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer – Angela Riddler 

Phone: 07966233432 

Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Joanna Van Lachterop, on 07458 016884 [email protected]

If you believe a child to be at immediate risk you must contact Cumbria Children’s Services 0333 240 1727 or the Police.

Urgent concerns about vulnerable adults should be referred to your local District Adult Social Care office 0300 303 2704 or, out of normal office hours, the Emergency Duty Team 01228 526690, or the Police.