Changes to our safeguarding policies and practice
Our polices concerning safeguarding are changing. We are following the new Diocesan Safeguarding Policy for Adults, Children and Young People.
This replaces the previous Policy.
The new policies, can be viewed and downloaded below.
POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE
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PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH POSTER
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH DOCUMENT
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SAFEGUARDING REPORT
The parish of St Helen’s Low Fell is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Durham's safeguarding page https://durhamdiocese.org/safeguarding-abuse-concerns/ contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), who advises PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
SAFEGUARDING AT CHURCH CONTACTS
Diocese of Durham.
Beth Miller 0798 034 075
St Helen's Church Contacts
Gillian Hunt (Safeguarding Officer)
07527 080 218 email
Helen Jones( Safeguarding Churchwarden)
07505105184 email
Gateshead Council ( concerns about children)
433 2653 ( office hours) 477 7033 ( out of hours);
Adults 433 7033
( 24 hours a day) and the police
( Ring 101).
