Safeguarding

Finding Support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing.

Where a child or adult is at imminent risk, call 999.

Local authority number (Safeguarding Hub) 0344 800 8020

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)

Parish Safeguarding officer: Richard Barker 01692 650313

A link to the Diocesan Safeguarding website