Safeguarding
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, The Parishes of Mitford and Hebron, The Upper Wansbeck and Longhorsley Group of Churches is committed to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
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Caring pastorally for survivors of abuse and other affected persons
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others
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Parish Safeguarding Policies
Key Contacts
Revd Elaine Jones, Vicar | revelainejones@gmail.com, 07521 106158
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Mrs Pam Walker |Associate Lay Minister | pam.hartburn@gmail.com
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Benefice Safeguarding Team Administrator | wansbeckvicarhelp@gmail.com
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Jill Thirlaway | Diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker| safeguarding@newcastle.anglican.org
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The Venerable Catherine Sourbut Groves, Archdeacon of Lindesfarne | lindisfarne@newcastle.anglican.org, 07436 220 872
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The Venerable Rachel Wood, Archdeacon of Northumberland | northumberland@newcastle.anglican.org, 07469 950 198
We have put together a list of additional resources which you may find helpful:
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline | 0808 800 5000 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
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Child-line | 0800 1111 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
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National Domestic Violence Helpline | 0808 2000 247 (free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
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Samaritans Helpline | 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
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Action on Elder Abuse Helpline | 080 8808 8141 (free and open Monday to Friday, 9-5pm).
If you are a survivor of abuse please see this guide
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/documents/survivor-leaflet-you-will-be-listened/
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More information about safeguarding within the Diocese of Newcastle can be found at:
https://www.newcastle.anglican.org/safeguarding/
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You can also contact Northumberland County Council for advice and support in relation to Safeguarding:
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Children and Young People:
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Children/Safeguarding.aspx
Vulnerable Adults:
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Safeguarding.aspx
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