Safeguarding

‘The parish of St Dunstan's the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable
adults very seriously.

Any concerns can be raised with the Parish Safeguarding Officer:

Parish Safeguarding Officer:

Michelle Younge - 07974 727924

Below are details of our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors:

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Kate Singleton kate.singleton@southwark.anglican.org

020 7939 9423 Mobile 07982 279713 (for urgent matters out of hours)

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers

Marie Daly:

marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9441 Mobile 07946 255295
Louise Vernon

louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org 020 7939 9462 Mobile 07946 255622

You can view the Church of England's latest policies on safeguarding at 'A Safe Church'

https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures

Other resources for advice and support:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are worried about a child.
 Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or
young person and are worried about anything.
 National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
 Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling
to cope and need someone to talk to.
 Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-
5pm).