Safeguarding Policy

In the Parish of Aston and Nechells we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults. We operate a parish safeguarding policy. You can find a copy of our policy here

In the event you need to contact someone from the parish or diocese about a safeguarding issue you can contact:

• Vicar: Revd Dr Fiona Gregson – 0121 679 2416
• Parish Safeguarding Officer: Rosemary Cripps – 0121 382 9263
• Diocesan Safeguarding Officer – 07342 993 844, stephh@cofebirmingham.com

If you have immediate concerns relating to the safety of any individual please report to the police by calling 999.
Other useful contacts for help can be found below

Safeguarding Links

Helplines

Thirtyone:eight – 0303 003 11 11 (formerly CCPAS)

NSPCC – help@NSPCC.org.uk

Police – 101 or 999

ChildLine – 0808 11 11

Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

Samaritans – 116 123

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 (National Association of People Abused in Childhood)

Cruse – 0808 808 1677

Stop It Now! – 0808 1000 900

Rape Crisis Live Chat – https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ – Helpline -0808 500 2222

Safe Spaces – 0300 303 1056

Social Care Services

Birmingham Children’s Care Services – 0121 303 1888

Birmingham Adult Care Services – 0121 303 1234

Domestic Violence

B’ham & Solihull Women’s Aid – 0800 800 0028

Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

Men’s Domestic Violence – 0808 801 0327

LGBT Domestic Violence – 0300 999 5428

Emergency Injunction Support – 0800 970 2070

The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room is an online directory of health and well-being services – https://the-waitingroom.org/