Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Both Benefice PCCs have 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/safeguarding
The Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Carolyn McAllister who may be contacted at church or by email: safeguarding@ubocaf.org.uk For more information see our safeguarding page
The Chelmsford Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 01245 294444 or by emailing safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org or visit the Chelmsford Diocese Safeguarding site.
Local Safeguarding Boards
Thurrock Safeguarding Children Board
Contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Thurrock Council, Civic Offices
New Rd, Grays
RM17 6SL
Tel: 01375 652802
E-mail thurrockmash@thurrock.gov.uk
Website https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/childrens-care-professionals/thurrock-mash
Thurrock Safeguarding Adults Board
Thurrock Council, Civic Offices
New Rd, Grays
RM17 6SL
Tel: 01375 659713
Email tsab@thurrock.gov.uk
Website http://www.thurrocksab.org.uk/
If you have reason to believe that a child is in imminent danger of harm you must contact the police on 999. You should not speak to the police about an adult at risk unless with the permission of that adult.
If you have any concerns about a safeguarding issue, please contact our Benefice Safeguarding Officer (above) to talk confidentially.
HELPLINES
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Childline: 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900 https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 https://napac.org.uk/
Samaritans: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 https://www.familylives.org.uk/
To access specialist Domestic Abuse support please call Victim Support 0808 168 9111 or visit www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.
To access specialist Drug and alcohol support see: https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/drug-misuse/alcohol-and-drug-support
In an emergency, call the police on 999 (if you can’t speak, cough, or tap the handset then press 55 on your phone – the police will know it’s an emergency).
DAVSS: 01892 570538 https://www.davss.org.uk/
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141 https://www.elderabuse.org.uk
If you have reason to believe that a child is in imminent danger of harm you must contact the police on 999. You should not speak to the police about an adult at risk unless with the permission of that adult.
If you have any concerns about a safeguarding issue, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers (above) to talk confidentially.
You may also contact our Revd Lisa Cornell, the Rector, on 01892 487519.
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Greg Barry
Tel: 01634 560000 or 07585 952174
Email: greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
Website: https://rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding/
HELPLINES
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Childline: 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900 https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 https://napac.org.uk/
Samaritans: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 https://www.familylives.org.uk/
To access specialist Domestic Abuse support please call Victim Support 0808 168 9111 or visit www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.
To access specialist Drug and alcohol support see: https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/drug-misuse/alcohol-and-drug-support
In an emergency, call the police on 999 (if you can’t speak, cough, or tap the handset then press 55