Safeguarding

The parish of St Paul’s, Kingston Hill takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.

We adhere to the Diocese Safeguarding Policy: A Safe Church, as stated in our Safeguarding Policy. We also have a separate policy for responding to domestic abuse.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Ellie Hughes

ellie.hughes@stpaulskingston.org.uk or 020 8549 5444.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Referrals / General:

If you prefer to speak to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, they can be contacted on:

safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org or 020 7939 9441 (Mon to Fri, 9am – 5pm)

Emergencies:

If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immidiate harm, phone 999.

Key helpline information:

Police: 101. Only use this number in situations that are not an emergency.

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).