Safeguarding in Widford Parish
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People,
Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding
which may be found on the Church of England’s website.
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
We are committed to the Safeguarding of everyone within our community. For more information please contact...Parish Rep: Mrs Barbara Jones: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Safeguarding contact for the Diocese: 01245 294490
In emergencies always phone 999
other useful contacts include:
- 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.
- 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: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
Our PCC adopts and commits to the Policy and Practice Guidance on Safeguarding as presented by the House of Bishops.
