Safeguarding

The parish of Herne Hill takes the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. Read more about our safeguarding policies here.

Please read our Safeguarding Flyer for Autumn 2021

Our Parish Safeguarding Officers

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at Herne Hill. Our Parish Safeguarding Officers can be contacted via below contact details.

Parish Safeguarding Officers

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If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers above or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 020 7939 9423 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours). If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police and your local authority Children’s or Adult Social Care Services.

Need help?

Here are some information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues.

Further information can also be found on the Church of England Safeguarding page

Accessing support in the Church of England

• Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales, or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. You can contact the Safe Spaces team through their helpline (0300 303 1056), their live chat facility or by emailing .
• The Church of England’s Interim Support Scheme offers immediate help and support to survivors whose life circumstances are significantly affected by the abuse suffered, and the response to it.

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.

Refuge:
Get help if suffering from abuse or violence.

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).

The Respect Phoneline provides confidential advice and support to help perpetrators stop being violent and abusive, and is free to call 0808 8024040.

Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and those supporting them.
www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Karma Nirvana: 0800 5999 247 Mon to Fri 9am–5pm
Supporting victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage.
www.karmanirvana.org.uk

Hour Glass: 0808 808 8141
Challenging the abuse of older people in all its forms.
www.wearehourglass.org

Galop LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428, www.galop.org.uk

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Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers

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Read more about A Safe Church