The Downs Benefice Safeguarding Information and Contacts
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 Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
If you have any concerns please contac the Safeguarding Administrator c/o The Benefice Office
Tel: 01962 880 845 - Email: office@downsbenefice.org.uk
who will be able to put you in touch with the local Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Chilbolton - Charlotte Nash
Crawley - Alick Kay
Littleton - Helen Retter
Sparsholt - Alastair Barron
Wherwell - Pam Prince
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Jackie Rowlands
Tel: 01962 737 317 - Email: jackie.rowlands@winchester.anglican.org
Local Authority Social Services : Hampshire County Council
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The Downs Benefice Parish Safeguarding Policies
St Mary the Less, Chilbolton Safeguarding Policy - Safeguarding_Policy_-_Chilbolton
St Mary's, Crawley Safeguarding Policy - Safeguarding_Policy_-_Crawley
St Catherine's, Littleton Safeguarding Policy - Safeguarding_Policy_-_Littleton
St Stephen's, Sparsholt - Safeguarding_Policy_-_Sparsholt
St Peter & Holy Cross, Wherwell Safeguarding Policy - Safeguarding_Policy_-_Wherwell
Supporting Families During Lockdown
We hear of the sad increased incidence of domestic abuse during the Lockdown period, as well as innovative ways that pharmacies, shops and others have responded to support those at risk of, or who are being abused. Teachers and support staff have often been at the front line of spotting the signs and signals of abuse of children and young people. While the majority of children and young people have been away from those who genuinely care for the child’s whole health and wellbeing, sadly we know that some abuse will have increased; and in these very challenging times, some forms of abuse will have begun in families where previously there was no apparent or obvious indicator.
Please look at and share the attached leaflets so that we might all work to support and care for children at risk of abuse.
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Other Useful Safeguarding contacts:
NSPCC - For adults concerned about a child: 0808 800 5000
ChildLine - For children and young people on: 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse helpline: 0808 808 8141
24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
NAPAC – Offer support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse: 0808 801 0331
Stop It Now – preventing child sexual abuse: 0808 1000 900
Cruse – bereavement helpline: 0808 808 1677
Citizens Advice - Winchester District
has now officially opened its doors at their new location on Colebrook Street in Winchester, next to Winchester City Council offices.
If you need advice you can visit the office during the following times:
Monday: 10:00-16:00
Tuesday 10:00-13:00
Wednesday 10:00-16:00
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday 10:00-13:00
Or alternatively call the Adviceline on: 03444 111 306
or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk