Safeguarding in the Vale of Pewsey team of churches

The Vale of Pewsey Team of Churches takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Our Team of Churches have adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults

Our Safeguarding Policy document is also below.

Local Contacts:

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please contact the Team Safeguarding Officers listed below:

Canon Rhona Floate covers: Manningford Bruce, North Newnton, Woodborough, Rushall, Charlton St. Peter, Upavon and Pewsey.

Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team for advice or support (Vale of Pewsey Team is part of the Salisbury Diocese):

• • Email safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org

• • Phone 01722 438651

If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), please contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.

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

Or Local Authority Social Services: refer to Children and Young People on www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Salisbury Diocese website: safeguarding section of the diocesan website.

Further help:

Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056 Helpline on abuse within the church

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC

Childline – 0800 1111 Childline | Childline

Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900 Preventing child sexual abuse

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 NAPAC – Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse

Samaritans – 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives

National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Hourglass – 0808 808 8141 Older person abuse or neglect helpline