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Safeguarding
At our church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We have adopted and are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer @latchford-benefice.org
To contact the Chester Diocesan Safeguarding team, email [email protected] or telephone 01928 718834 (option 4).
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable – this also includes any safeguarding queries outside office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 or 101 or Warrington Social Services on 01925 443400 (Children’s Social Services) or 01925 444239 (Adult Social Services) or for both the out of hours number is 01925 444400.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales – Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: [email protected]
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 – 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
