Safeguarding
In this benefice we are committed to:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns/allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
Parish Safeguarding Officers:
St Bartholomew parish – Rosie Duffy: safeguarding.stbarts@threesaints.org.uk
St Lawrence with St Swithun parish – Kathryn Whelan: safeguarding.stls@threesaints.org.ukWinchester Diocese Safeguarding Manager:
01962 737317 / safeguarding@winchester.anglican.orgLocal Authority Social Services:
for concerns about a child: 0300 555 1384
for concerns about an adult: 0300 555 1386Out of Hours service (adults, children and mental health): 0300 555 1373
Helplines
• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 • Childline: 0800 1111 • Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
• NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 • Samaritans: 116 123 • Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
Both parishes of the benefice have formally adopted the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. A summary of this policy can be found by clicking the parish name below.
