"The parish of Thurstaston: St Bartholomew is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Chester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
Services at St Bartholomew's Thurstaston and St Chad's Irby
Occurring
Every Wednesday and Sunday at
Venue
St Bartholomew Thurstaston and St Chad's Irby
Address
Please see our website (click the "more about this event" button below) for accurate details of all our services and events - this is regularly updated so you can see any changes to "normal" pattern and which building we are in for each service.
At St Bartholomew's and St Chad's 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 our safeguarding officer. Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mr Peter Robson, Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officers: Mrs Karen Robson and Mrs Janet Trigg , Email: [email protected]
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. In the case of an emergency If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. Email: [email protected] Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056 Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00 Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00 Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
St Bartholomew Thurstaston and St Chad's Irby Charity No. 1132086
