We take seriously our commitment to safeguarding.
Here you can read our policies on Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, and what to do if there are concerns about safeguarding / inappropriate conduct.
If you are in need of help, here are some useful telephone numbers and e-mail addresses:
PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Beth Steer
E-mail: safeguarding@allsaintspavement.co.uk
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISER
Rob Marshall: 07914 668907 or 01904 699509
E-mail: safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org
see https://www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/safeguarding
LOCAL AUTHORITY SOCIAL SERVICES
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: 01904 551900
Out of hours emergencies: 01609 780780
Safeguarding Adults Board: 01904 555111
Out of hours emergencies: 01609 534527
LOCAL POLICE
If no-one is in immediate danger: 101
HELPLINES
- Childline 0800 1111 (support and advice for children and young people)
- Family Lives 0808 800 2222 (parenting and family support)
- Hourglass 0808 808 8141 (formerly Action on Elder Abuse)
- Kidscape 0300 102 4481 (parent advice line re: bullying)
- Mind 0300 123 3393 (information line for mental health support)
- NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (protection of children and prevention of abuse)
- Refuge 0808 2000 247 (National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
- Samaritans 116 123 (crisis support)
- Stop it Now 0808 1000 900 (helpline – prevention of child sexual abuse)
- Thirtyone:eight 0303 003 1111 (helpline – formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)