Safeguarding at St Mary the Virgin, Micheldever
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone whoparticipates 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 who may pose a present risk
The PCC has adopted the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy: Promoting a Safer Church’
Link- Winchester Diocese Safeguarding resources
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 either the Parish Safeguarding Officer, the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager or the Rector, Rev’d Dr Robert Rees.
If there appears to be an urgent threat or danger to an individual, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER, PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999.
Please inform the Diocesan Safeguarding Manager ASAP
Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Safeguarding Manager: Jackie Rowlands 01962 737317
Mobile: 07921 865374
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Robert Ironton
Tel: 07774113251 Email: [email protected]
Rev'd Claire Bentham
Tel: 07899 092999 Email: [email protected]
Rev’d Dr. Robert Rees
Email: [email protected]
Local Authority Social Services: 0300 555 1373
Safeguarding Resources, advice and contacts:
HELPLINES:
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Stop It Now: (Child Sexual Abuse Helpline) 0808 1000 900
- NAPAC: (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) 0808 801 0331
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Family Lives: (Parenting and Family Support) 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
- Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
· For further information from the Winchester Diocese safeguarding website.