If you have suffered abuse or need help in reporting a case of abuse please use this link to go to the Church of England’s guidance and help Support for victims and survivors – Diocese of Rochester (anglican.org)
SAFEGUARDING NOTICE
The parishes of St Lawrence’s, Mereworth, St John the Baptist, Wateringbury and St Dunstan’s, West Peckham are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.
We have formally adopted the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy
We also follow the guidance in the Church of England’s Parish Safeguarding Handbook and the guidance on the Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs) are:
- Mereworth – Vacant
- Wateringbury – Vacant
- West Peckham – Mary Priestly
If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:
Case work, advice – Greg Barry Lead Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Lead for Tonbridge Archdeaconry) 07585952174 greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org
Case work, advice – Anthony Glockling Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Lead for Rochester Archdeaconry):
07825 315748 anthony.glockling@rochester.anglican.org
Case work, advice survivor and victim focus, DBS and Parish Dashboards – Caroline Smith Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Lead for Bromley and Bexley Archdeaconry):
07768 036590 caroline.smith@rochester.anglican.org
Safeguarding Trainer – Sophie Allen: sophie.allen@rochester.anglican.org
Administration matters regarding DBS and training – Alison Jones: alison.jones@rochester.anglican.org
Other Useful Contacts:
National 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 – 0808 808