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All Saints Church, Kirk Hallam takes safeguarding very seriously, and the PCC have adopted the Derby Diocese Parish Safeguarding Handbook, promoting a safer church.
Report a Safeguarding Concern
Protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of us all, whether they are in the communities in which we live or part of our Christian family. If you have a concern about a child, young person or adult who may be at risk of harm please speak to one of the parish safeguarding coordinators Hilary Hampton (0115 8910608) or the priest within the parish – Rev’d Christine French -0115 6461497
‘The Church of England is called to share the good news of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. The life of our communities and institutions is integral to how we address this task. The good news speaks of welcome for all, with a particular regard for those who are most vulnerable, into a community where the value and dignity of every human being is affirmed and those in positions of responsibility and authority are truly trustworthy. Being faithful to our call to share the gospel therefore compels us to take with the utmost seriousness the challenge of preventing abuse from happening and responding well where it has’.
From ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy Statement
Helplines
• NSPCC for adults concerned about a child – 0808 800 5000
• Childline for children and young people – 0800 1111
• Action on Elder Abuse helpline – 0808 808 8141
• 24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
• NAPAC offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse – 08088010331
• Stop It Now preventing child sexual abuse – 0808 1000 900
• Cruse bereavement helpline – 0808 808 1677
• Family Lives support and advice on family issues – 0808 800 222
• MACSAS for people who have been abused by church officers – 0808 801 0340
• Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to – 116 123
Some sources of support for victims and families of abuse
• THE SURVIVORS TRUST http://thesurvivorstrust.org/
• SAFELINE https://www.safeline.org.uk/what-can-friends-and-family-members-do-to-supportsurvivors-of-sexual-abuse/
• SUPPORT LINE http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
• VICTIM SUPPORT https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/childhood-abuse
If you need to contact Derby Church House urgently, please use the following information:
Safeguarding: If you have a safeguarding concern, please call 01332 388678 or see this page
Property: If you have an urgent problem with one of our properties, please see this page
Communications: If you need to contact our communications office with an urgent media enquiry, please call 07540 120899 or email communications@derby.anglican.org
Other contacts in Derbyshire
In case of an emergency, always dial 999
Derbyshire Police: 0345 123 3333
Derbyshire County Council: 08456 058 058
Derby City Council: 01332 293111
Find a pharmacy – https://beta.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy/
NHS Direct – for non-emergency advice – 0845 4647
Royal Derby Hospital – 01332 340131 – Main switchboard
Chesterfield Royal Hospital – 01246 277271
Buxton Hospital – 01298 214000
I Need Help!
Samaritans – Derby – 01332 364444
Samaritans – Chesterfield – 01246 270000
Samaritans – Buxton and High Peak – 01298 214469 & 01298 214261
Samaritans – national telephone – 116 123 (this number is free to call)
Relationships
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Social Services
Derby City – Out of Hours Support – 01332 786968
Derbyshire 24-hour helpline – 08456 058 058
Childline – 0800 1111
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0808 800 5000
Utilities
Electricity: National Emergency Number: 105
Gas (emergency) 0800 111 999
Severn Trent Water (emergency) 0800 783 4444
National Floodline 0845 988 1188