Safeguarding
Safeguarding (further information available at: http://www.garrowbychurches.com/safeguarding.html)
If you would like to discuss safeguarding at St Andrew's or need to report any concerns, please use the contact details below:
Geraldine Birks
St Andrew's Safeguarding Officer
M: 07816 188227
or
Parish Safeguarding Adviser
Sara Dace-Hughes
T: 07779 337631
At St Edith's we are committed to the protection, safeguarding, care and nurture of all children and vulnerable adults who visit us and who are in our community.
Please contact us for details of our policy and procedures which have been developed in line with guidance from the Church of England. The aim is to ensure a safe environment for everyone who wishes to worship with us, visit or contribute to its activities.
Further details on safeguarding in the diocese can be found by following this link: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding
If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
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 Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
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: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
The National Safeguarding Team: [email protected]