Safeguarding contacts

The parish of Newton Heath is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Manchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer: 

Mrs Jennifer O'Neill

[email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Officers are:

Abbey Clephane-Wilson

Mobile: 07436 589606

Office: 0161 828 1451

Office: 0161 828 1428

Diocesan Secretary's Office,

St John's House,
155-163 The Rock,
Bury
BL9 0ND

Abbey and Kathryn provides safeguarding advice to the Bishop and his leadership team. They manage all aspects of diocesan safeguarding policy, administration, case work and training.

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).