Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING: Promoting a Safer Church

St Mary's Church Blymhill is committed to safeguarding and has adopted the National and Diocesan Safeguarding Policies. We recognise that the care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Marilyn Jones 01952 691420

Church Warden: Jan Lister 07540958096 or email [email protected]

Lichfield Diocese Safeguarding Adviser: Neil Spiring 01543 306030

Lichfield Diocese Adviser for the Safeguarding of Children: Kim Hodgkins 01543 306030 or email [email protected]

Lichfield Diocese Safeguarding Emergencies (Out of Hours and Weekend): 0845 120 4550

South Staffs Council Social Services Safeguarding: 0800 131 3126

IN AN EMERGENCY WHERE THERE IS IMMINENT RISK OF HARM TO A CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT, PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999 OR YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

Fuller details of our commitment to safeguarding, our policies and further advice are available in the church. The safeguarding link below will direct you to national church information.