About Us

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs).

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Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages - Safeguarding - Diocese of Carlisle - contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officers.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, or you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – contact details below.

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Parish Safeguarding Officer -  Elaine Watson

• telephone: 07736 333 706
• email: elaine.watson32@btinternet.com 

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Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - Joanna van Lachterop

• telephone: 07458 016884
• email: safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk

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If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Local Authority Safeguarding Services
Cumberland Safeguarding Hub: 0333 240 1727
Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub: 0300 373 2724

 

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 8141
 

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