SAFEGUARDING:

Safeguarding in the Vicariate of Saint Paulinus and the

Orthodox Parish of Saint Anthony in York.

Reporting abuse

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

The Vicariate of Saint Paulinus Safeguarding Team, is working to increase the capacity and expertise of parishes within the Vicariate and other church activities to respond to safeguarding concerns and support victims and survivors. We are not able to offer either an emergency or 24-hour response but there are a number of Safeguarding Advisors in the Vicariate and Safeguarding Officers in every parish.

If you wish to report any safeguarding concerns directly to the Safeguarding Officer please make contact using the form below. We will ensure that any concerns are referred to the relevant authority and/or statutory agency, as appropriate.

Finding support

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore, here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:

• 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 9am-5pm).

The Vicariate Safeguarding Team: Awaiting Appointment

Parish Lead Safeguarding Officer: Email Here

Safeguarding Policy for the Vicariate of Saint Paulinus (of which the Parish of Saint Anthony falls): Click Here