Safeguarding
 
At St Stephen Elton Bury we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies
and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our
safeguarding officer.
 
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Barbara Ingham
 
Email: [email protected]
 
Phone: 07747 803575
 
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be
contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 /
07384 460958
 
Bury MBC: 0161 253 5678/6606
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).

 Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
 Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

 National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open
24 hours).

 Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

 Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to
Friday 9-5pm)