St Andrew's Church work hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships. We aim to create safe environments, where children and young people are nurtured and protected; and where all people, and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and Church of England policy and practice.

We act promptly on any complaints made, and work in close partnership with police and social care services where children or vulnerable adults have been harmed or are at risk of harm or mistreatment.

We provide safe recruitment, training and support to our voluntary team working with children and vulnerable adults. 

We care for those who have been abused in the past, and minister appropriately to those who have abused. 

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If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay. 

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Our Church Safeguarding Officer is Emma - Jayne Longhurst

Telephone number 07940072140

The Diocese of Manchester Safeguarding Officer is Abbey Clepane-Wilson

Telephone number 0161 828 1451

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Emergency Helplines

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 033

Samaritans: 116 123   

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 

Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141

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Emma-Jayne Longhurst