We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Nicholas church.
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Our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Nicki, can be contacted on :
020 8770 1075.
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Sutton local authority
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub ): 020 8770 6001). For first referrals of children or adults.
Diocese of Southwark
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Pamela Chisholm
pamela.chisholm@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@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9441 Mobile 07946 255295
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9462 Mobile 07946 255622
Here is a link to the current edition of ‘A Safe Church’, a manual containing the Diocesan policies, procedures and guidelines for safeguarding children, safeguarding adults who may be vulnerable, and responding to domestic abuse
https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures
National 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).
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