Safeguarding
We take the safety of all young people and vulnerable adults very seriously.
We have adopted the Church of England's safeguarding policy. Click here to read it:
The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Steve Smith.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact Steve on:
01373 454083 / 07548 250805
or email: smith.steve.71@icloud.com
Diocesan resources and guidance: https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding/
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Church of England resources and guidance: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
Other resources and support: www.nspcc.org.uk wearehourglass.org www.stopitnow.org.uk
HELPLINES
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.
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Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
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National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
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Hourglass Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
Phone if you are an older person experiencing abuse or worried about an older person.
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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.