SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Our Benefice has adopted the national Church of England / Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and the PCC and APCM receive regular reports on safeguarding from our PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER:

                       Vacant - but addressed by our Wardens & Ministry Team
                       with advice from  Jane Holland - 01946 820221 . (ex PSO)

Our Safeguarding Policy is given below

If you have any concerns, please contact the ex Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, 

                                 Joanna Van Lachterop – 07458 016884 or [email protected].

If you believe a child to be at immediate risk you must contact Cumbria Children’s Services 0333 240 1727 or the Police.

Urgent concerns about vulnerable adults should be referred to your local District Adult Social Care office 0300 303 2704 or, out of normal office hours, the Emergency Duty Team 01228 526690, or the Police. (Whitehaven :  0845 330 0247)