Safeguarding

Saint Martin’s Church, Castleton promotes a safe environment for all of those who wish to attend. In the event you have any worries or concerns in relation to a child or adult who may be vulnerable then please contact Dawn Frost our Parish Safeguarding Coordinator or Reverend Sydwell Isaac, our Parish Priest, on 01706 632353.  "Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Dawn Frost or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services." Reporting abuse and finding support Reporting abuse If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical attention, call 999. If the situation you are reporting is not an emergency, please use the contact details below: There are Safeguarding Advisers in every Church of England diocese across the country and Safeguarding Officers in every parish. If you are worried about someone and want to raise a concern or report abuse, please contact your Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser Dawn Frost. Or Reverend Sydwell Isaac the Vicar. The National Safeguarding Team manages safeguarding cases relating to senior clergy including archbishops, bishops and deans. Contact [email protected] and complete the referral form. If you are concerned about children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect, contact should be made with the children's social care team at their local council of their residence. You can find contact details for these teams via the GOV.UK website. Adult safeguarding concerns should be reported to their local authority adult social care team. You can find contact details for these teams via the NHS website.