The parish of Eaton with Hulme Walfield 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, PSO. This is Deborah Moores, who can be contacted by email: [email protected] or on 07585 221840.

The Diocese of Chester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4).

Out of hours support

The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

If you are the victim/survivor of church-based abuse / harm, Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church, or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 17:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

Further details about parish safeguarding procedures and contact numbers are available on the church noticeboard.