Safeguarding in the Parish of The Good Shepherd
Here in the Parish of the Good Shepherd. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops' safeguarding policies and good practice guidance. So we are committed to safeguarding.
The Safeguarding Officer for the Parish of the Good Shepherd is Moira Wilson. She can be contacted on (07854) 536 949.
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Other contacts
Team Rector: Revd Dr Paul Monk (07854) 776 410
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at (0161) 828 1465 and (07384) 460958
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Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight. You can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on (0303) 003 1111.
This support 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.
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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.
Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
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Child-line: (0800) 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
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Parent Line: (0808) 800 2222
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National Domestic Violence Helpline: (0808) 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
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Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
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Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: (0808) 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm.​