Safeguarding
St Andrew’s Church, Holme Hale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm. All post holders and volunteers at St Andrew’s are expected to share this commitment.
We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and have a designated safeguarding officer.
If you are concerned a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact either:
Denise Scarlett – Parish Safeguarding Officer – 01760 440274
Or Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org 01603 882345
You can also report a concern here www.dioceseofnorwich.org/safeguarding/how-do-i-report-a-concern
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If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999.
Useful contact numbers
NORFOLK SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN’S PARTNERSHIP
Phone if you are worried about a child
0344 800 8020.
NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.
CHILD-LINE
0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE
080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)