At St. James 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 one of our safeguarding officers.

Parish Safeguarding Officers: 

Adults:     Jane Clark                   Email: [email protected]

Children: Michelle Graham      Email: [email protected] 

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop.  Email [email protected]                                          Telephone 07458 016884.  Joanna works Monday to Friday.

Out of Hours Support (when Joanna is unavailable):

If you are concerned that an adult is being abused, or at risk, you should report it by contacting Adult Social Care, Cumberland Council.                                    Emergency Out of Hours - 01228 526690

If you are concerned about a child or young person, please contact Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 2401727.

If you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.

Helplines:

· NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 8005000 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.

· Childline: 0800 1111 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about something.

· National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.

· 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: 0808 8088141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

· Victim Support Cumbria: 0300 3030157. Emotional and practical advice to help people affected by crime in Cumbria.

· LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 9995428

· Men’s Advice Line: 0808 8010327

· Age UK Advice Line: 0800 6781602