Safeguarding

"The parish of Blackpool: St Mary 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 Blackburn’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."

Our Safeguarding lead officer is - Tracy Walker and can be contacted by email at [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Catherine Smith and can be contacted on 07711485170 or email [email protected]

Blackburn Diocese safeguarding website:  https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/overview

 National helplines: 

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000    Childline – 0800 111  Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900     NAPAC – 0808 801 0331  Samaritans – 116 123  Family Lives – 0808 800 2222                                               National Domestic Violence         Helpline – 0808 2000 247                  Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141