Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims/perpetrators of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults.

Grantchester PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in our safeguarding policy and on the Church of England’s website.

The Parish Safeguarding Officer for St Andrew & St Mary, Grantchester is Liz Neville. She may be contacted at church or by email liz.neville@btconnect.com about any concerns.

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can also be contacted on 01353 652747 (duty phone number for referrals and concerns).  The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Rebecca Boswell –  rebecca.boswell@elydiocese.org and the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers are Sharon Gage –  sharon.gage@elydiocese.org and Lisa Pearson –lisa.pearson@elydiocese.org . For more information please go to www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding.php.

National helplines:
NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Childline 0800 1111

Stop it Now 0808 1000 900

NAPAC 0808 801 0331

Samaritans 116 123

Family Lives 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141