safeguarding
KEEPING EACH OTHER SAFE
RECEIVE TRAINING
St Mary’s Church complies with CofE and diocesan safeguarding policies
To book on the Diocese’s safeguarding courses please click here
WHAT TO DO
IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS
In the event of an emergency Call 999
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 020 7939 9423 (office hours), 020 3874 6743 (out of hours). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
For non-urgent problems contact one of our Safeguarding Officers:
- Leslie Jackson (Parish Safeguarding Officer) 01737 224532
- Jane Melbourne (Parish Safeguarding Officer) 07950 756058
- Pamela Chisholm (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser) 020 7939 9423
DIOCESAN
SAFEGUARDING TEAM
Pamela Chisholm
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
E-mail Pamela Chisholm
020 7939 9423
07982 279713
Marie Daly
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
E-mail Marie Daly
020 7939 9441
07946 255295
Louise Vernon
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
E-mail Louise Vernon
0207 939 9462
07946 255622
Carol Rimmer
Safeguarding Training Administrator
E-mail Carol Rimmer
020 7939 9478
Uzma Osinibi
Safeguarding Administrator
E-mail Uzma Osinibi
020 7939 9476
For enquiries relating to the Disclosure & Barring Service, please contact Uzma Osinibi, who is full time and available in normal office hours:
020 7939 9476
E-mail Uzma Osinibi
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9- 5pm).