Safeguarding of Children (under 18) and Vulnerable Adults

Benefice of West Leightonstone Parishes of Brington, Bythorn, , Keyston, Leighton Bromswold, Molesworth and Old Weston Safeguarding Officer: Michael O’Callaghan 01832 710230 Priest in Charge: Revd. Carol Brennand 01832 710881

Diocese of Ely Safeguarding Team https://www.elydiocese.org//safeguarding

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Rebecca Boswell • Tel: 01353 652731 Mobile: 07904 487912 • Email: [email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer - Sarah King • Tel: 01353 652735 • E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: (part-time) Sharon Gage • Tel: 01353 652706 Mobile: 07507 741295 • E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: (part-time) Lisa Pearson • Tel: 01353 652738 Mobile: 07990581267 • E-mail: [email protected]

Church of National Safeguarding Information

https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding

Bishops Statement: Promoting a Safer Church

https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf

Parish Safeguarding Handbook – Promoting a Safer Church

https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2018- 10/Parish%20Safeguarding%20Handbook%20October%202018.pdf

Non-Church Support • 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: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

Cambridgeshire County Council - Safeguarding children and child protection Telephone: 0345 045 5203 (8-6pm Monday to Friday) 01733 234 724 (out of hours) https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/children-s-social-care/safeguarding- children-and-child-protection/