Safeguarding

For safeguarding enquiries, you can contact us via the get in touch form. The PCC has adopted The Protection and Safeguarding of Children and The Protection and Safeguarding of Adults when they are Vulnerable Policy and Procedures, in liaison with the Diocese of Rochester. Please click on www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding

Reporting abuse can be very difficult, if you have either been abused or are being abused now, there is help and support available.

If you have been affected by abuse, however long ago, we want to help. Please go to https://www.rochester.anglican.org/for-parishes/safeguarding/i-am-a-victimsurvivor/

and on this page you will find:

Who in the Diocese you can contact
Signposts to external organisations offering support
Links to victim/survivor-led websites
Raising a complaint or concern about our safeguarding practice

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Liz at safeguarding@[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected] https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguardingIf you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

The Formal Safeguarding Statement can be found as an attachment. 

https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding 

Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement , PDF

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