At St. John’s we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.  Our policy can be found above

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact one of our safeguarding officers who share the email address below

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Denise Connolly

Email: safeguarding@stjohnsdukinfield.com

General Enquiries: Church Office: (usually weekday mornings only): 0161 338 8199

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 643442

 

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable.

Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service

Tameside Council Children's Social Work Teams: 0161 342 4101.  Adult Community Gateway: 0161 922 4888 Option 1

Tameside Council Out of Hours Service: 0161 342 2222  (children and adults)

Helplines

• Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).

• Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).

• Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

• Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

​