Safeguarding

At St Catherine'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 believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop and she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 07458 016884. Joanna’s working days are Monday to Friday.

Out of Hours Support:

If Joanna is unavailable and you are concerned that an adult is being abused, or at risk, you should report it by contacting Adult Social Care, Cumberland Council. Emergency Out of Hours - 01228 526690

If you are concerned about a child or young person, please contact:

· Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727 (if it relates to a concern in the Allerdale, Carlisle or Copeland area) or,

· Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub on 0300 373 2724 (if it relates to a concern in the Barrow, Eden or South Lakeland area).

National helplines:

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000. Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.

Childline – 0800 1111 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 (The National Association for People Abused in Childhood)

Samaritans – 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.

Hourglass – 0808 808 8141 (open 24 hours). Action on Elder Abuse.

Link to Promoting a Safer Church Policy Notes"