Safeguarding

The parish of St Mary, Westfield has adopted the national Church of England / Diocesan Safeguarding Policy and the PCC and APCM receive regular reports on safeguarding from our Parish Safeguarding Adviser.

The Church of England policy statement "Promoting a Safer Church" can be found at  https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf 

If you have any concerns, please contact  the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Charles Proctor, on 07458 016884 [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.