St John’s, Guilden Sutton and St Peter’s, Plemstall takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously.  We are committed to the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults. The full policy statement can be found here:-

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https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf

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You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding.

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Any individual who wishes to come forward with information or to make a disclosure is encouraged to make direct contact with the relevant Parish Safeguarding Co-Ordinators (see below for contact details). Alternatively, you can contact the diocesan Safeguarding Team or speak to someone from a dedicated independent support service where this is more appropriate. All the details can be found on the Safeguarding pages of the diocesan website.

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St Peter's:  Martin Dick                   07702 573213                     safeguarding.stj@guildensutton-plemstall.church

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St John’s: Alex Stairmand               01244 300103                     safeguarding.stj@guildensutton-plemstall.church

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Diocesan Safeguarding Team    01928 718834 (option 4)   safeguarding@chester.anglican.org

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Out of Hours Support

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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 of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

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In the case of an emergency or if you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the Police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service

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Details of National Helplines

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NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

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Childline: 0800 1111

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Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

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Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

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Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

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Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

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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.

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Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk

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Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00

Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00

Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

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