Safeguarding

A SAFER CHURCH: House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for young people and adults.

Here at Holy Angels, the care and protection of Children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church.

Our Commitments: Promoting a safer environment and culture / Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults / Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation / Caring pastorally for victims, survivors of abuse or other affected persons / Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns, allegations of abuse and other affected persons / Responding to those that may pose a present risk.

If you are Concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Parish Safeguarding officer - Mrs Rowena Platt, tel: 07562347667

Team Rector and Parish Priest - Fr Daniel Burton, tel: 0161 745 7608/email: [email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - Abbey Clephane-Wilson, tel: 0161 828 1451/email: [email protected]

Local Authority Social Services - 0161 794 8888

HELPLINES:

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

CHILDLINE: 0800 1111

Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the Police on 101