The Church of St John The Baptist, Seven Oaks

Safeguarding

(a) Contact details of the PSOs

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Peter's Clapham. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Louise Dilworth and she can be contacted on 07739 362359.

(b) Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues (local authority Children and Adults Services details & key helplines).

* 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 9-5pm).

 

(c) Diocesan Safeguarding Team contact numbers

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Kate Singleton kate.singleton@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9423 Mobile 07982 279713 (for urgent matters out of hours)

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Marie Daly and Louise Vernon

Marie Daly marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9441 Mobile 07946 255295

Louise Vernon louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9462 Mobile 07946 255622

(d) A link to the latest edition of ‘A Safe Church’ https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures

St Peter's Church, Prescott Place, Clapham, SW4
Tel: 020 7622 6285