Safeguarding
Emmanuel Church have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found by clicking the button below.
Safer Church
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We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church.
This is on the notice board near the entrace to the hall, along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
Those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitmentand received safeguarding training.
Reporting a concern
Parish Safeguarding Officers
If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergencyservices on 999.
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of the PSOs n the first instance.
Ann Berry - 01772 717670
Anne Parker - 01772 863620
The PSOs can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Team Contact Details can be found using the link below.
Finding support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly.
Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a
24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Out of house and weekend safeguarding advice:
Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111
If you are worried about a child, phone:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
If you are a child or young person and are worried about anything, phone:
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, phone:
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
If you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to, phone:
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
If you are a victim of or concerned about an older person, phone:
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
