Our parish safeguarding officers are Audrey McLennan and Katie Billinghurst and they can be contacted on 01253 353894/07362 755433 email: safeguarding@ststephenblackpool.co.uk

 

Promoting a safer church

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St Stephen on the Cliffs have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance 

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We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.

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All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.

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Reporting a concern

 

If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999

 

Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local parish safeguarding officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance.

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Name Audrey McLennan or Katie Billinghurst 01253 353894/07362 755433 email: safeguarding@ststephenblackpool.co.uk

 

The PSO can seek further advice from the diocesan safeguarding team as necessary. Concerns can also be raised directly with the diocesan safeguarding team

 

Safeguarding team contact details

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safeguarding@blackburn.anglican.org

Telephone: 01254 503088

 

Assistant DSA - Sophie Booth

sophie.booth@blackburn.anglican.org

07468971759

 

DSA - Catherine Smith

catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org

07711485170

 

Safeguarding trainer - Andrea Richards

andrea.richards@blackburn.anglican.org

07484073146

 

Safeguarding administrator - Claudia Aspey

laudia.aspey@blackburn.anglican.org

01254 503088

 

Address: Diocese offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE

 

Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's safeguarding team.

 

Finding support

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We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

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Thirty One: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)

 

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

 

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

 

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

 

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

 

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