Safeguarding
If you have a safeguarding concern that you would like to report you can do so;
1. By completing this online form here
2. By scanning one of the posters or lanyards in Church
3. By contacting our Parish Safeguarding Officer - Lisa Andre - safeguarding@stmw.org.uk
or Jude Padfield, Vicar - jude.padfield@stmw.org.uk, 07835824177
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Jude Padfield
Vicar of St Mary's Wavertree |
Lisa Andre
Parish Safeguarding Officer |
jude.padfield@stmw.org.uk
07835824177 |
safeguarding@stmw.org.uk |
St Mary's takes Safeguarding very seriously and commits to the following responsibilities in line with House of Bishops Policy Statement 'Promoting a Safer Church'
• Promoting a safer environment and culture;
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church;
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation;
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
You can view our full Safeguarding Policy here
Liverpool Diocese Safeguarding Contacts: Andy Holmes, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07940 378139 andrew.holmes@liverpool.anglican.org
Mick Murphy, Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07376431466 michael.murphy@liverpool.anglican.org
The Diocese of Liverpool has partnered with 31:8 to provide out of office cover for any urgent safeguarding advice during out of hours (weekdays 7am-9am and 5pm to midnight or weekends and bank holidays) please call 31:8 on 0303 003 1111 and one of their team will advise you appropriately.
Other Helplines and Contacts:
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)