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 Safeguarding - Diocese of Rochester
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 Support for victims and survivors - Diocese of Rochester
On this page you will also find:
Support available from the Church
Raising a complaint or concern about our safeguarding practice
Signposts to external organisations that can offer support
Links to victim/survivor-led websites
Key contacts
"Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm"
If you can’t speak, cough or tap the handset then press 55 on your phone – (the police will know it’s an emergency)
National Helplines:
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
Stop it Now - 0808 1000 900 - Support anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and its prevention.
NAPAC - 0808 801 0331 - NAPAC offers free, confidential helplines, resources, training, and advocacy for people who experienced any form of childhood abuse
Samaritans - 116 123
Family Lives - 0808 800 2222 - Family Lives services are free to access and there to support you with parenting and family challenges
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line - 0808 801 0327
Action on Elder Abuse - 0808 808 8141
OASIS - 0800 917 9948 - Support women and men, including LGBT+ people, to break free from abuse and rebuild their life. They offer one-to-one support, refuge and safe accommodation, group programmes and mentoring. OASIS is the commissioned service for MEDWAY.
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 [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer and Head of Safeguarding Greg Barry on [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