Safeguarding of Adults
The safeguarding of vulnerable adults is taken very seriously by the church. It is of significant importance and we recognize the contribution we can make to protect and support vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. The policy can be found here Our aim is to promote the welfare, safety and health of all by enocuraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment. Safeguarding - who to contactIf you have concerns about the immediate safety of a vulnerable adult, At parish level - Revd Canon Vivien Elphick on 01530 270354 or teamrector@stlaurencechurchmeasham.org.uk or our safeguarding coordinator Mrs Helen Phillips on safeguarding@stlaurencechurchmeasham.org.uk or at the level of Leicester Diocese, the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers : Rachael Spiers 0116 2615341 or Peter Holloway 0116 2615241. The out of hours number (evenings and weekends) is: Thirtyone:eight tel 0303 003 1111 (Option 2). Say that you are calling from Leicester Diocese If you have concerns about the immediate safety of someone please don’t delay in ringing the Police on 999 or Adult Services:
If you are an adult and have experienced abuse: Local support can be accessed from: Juniper Lodge which offers a comprehensive service to anyone over 18years who has experienced rape or sexual assault recently or in the past http://www.juniperlodge.org.uk/reporting-options/i-dont-know-if-i-want-to-report-to-the-police Quetzal a Leicester based service for any women over 16 years who has experienced childhood abuse. It provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline. tel 0333 101 4280 First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is an organisation run for male survivors and their supporters of sexual abuse and rape. 0116 254 8535 https://firststepleicester.org.uk/ Family Action Post Abuse Service (Supporting children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland who have experienced sexual abuse) tel 0116 216 8334 |
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