Safeguarding
Church needs to be a safe space for everyone.
At Padiham Parish, we are committed to safeguarding, nurture and care of everyone in our community.
We comply with the safeguarding policies of the Church of England and the Diocese of Blackburn.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please email us on:
safeguarding1895@gmail.com
What to do if you have a safeguarding concern:
If you have seen, experienced or heard something that has concerned you, it is important to find the right help.
If you suspect there is immediate risk of harm then call 999.
For anything else you can find support from our Parish Safeguarding team and the Diocesan Safeguarding team
Other Useful Contacts:
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.
The Respect free Phoneline:
0808 802 4040, provides confidential advice and support to help perpetrators stop being violent and abusive.
Men’s Advice line:
0808 801 0327, a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and those supporting them www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Samaritans Helpline:
116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline:
080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
Hour glass:
0808 808 8141 challenging the abuse of older people in all its forms www.wearehourglass.org
