Safeguarding

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mr Stephen Gibbison

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0161 789 1932

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958.

The Local Authority Designated Officer can be contacted on 01616034350.

Out of Hours Support

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

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 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 and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222 

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). 

 Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). 

 Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

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