SAFEGUARDING:
The United Benefice of The Lavers and Matching is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults, and Victims of Domestic Abuse. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who advise us. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services - contact details below.


Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jane Yates and she can be contacted on: 07770795609

If you have a safeguarding concern/allegation/disclosure please call the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team Duty Number (01245 29 44 44). If they cannot answer your call straight away please leave an answerphone message with your name and phone number so that they can call you back. For non-urgent enquiries you can email them: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org

Local Authority Contacts Details as follows:
www.essex.gov.uk/report-a-concern-about-a-child
Tel: 0345 603 7630 (Adult Social Care Direct)
Tel: 0345 606 1212 (Urgent and 24-hour contact)
Email: Socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk
Email: ESAB@essex.gov.uk

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team