Safeguarding

Safeguarding Concerns?

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Geoff & Jan Hay (Parish Safeguarding Officers)

Ben Goodhind (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)

Local Authority Social Services

  • Tel: 03001 232224

If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police by phoning 999.

Other Helplines

  • NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
  • Childline: 0800 1111
  • Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
  • NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
  • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  • Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141

Further Information

Further safeguarding information can be found at https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding/