As a church we have adopted the House of Bishop's 'Promoting a Safer Church' policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. 
Our PCC has formally adopted this and signed the Safeguarding Policy Statement Promoting a Safer Church.
Details of our parish safeguarding officers can be found on the "People" section of the website and are also displayed prominently in church on the noticeboard. Our Safe Guarding Officers can be contacted as follows;

Emma Dickinson, Children 07977233858
David Stockdale, Adults: 01524 751504
 

DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING

If you would prefer to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding team please follow one of these links:

• Diocesan Safeguarding Team

• Reporting a safeguarding concern

We have also displayed the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. 
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment, received safeguarding training and support. 

Reporting a Concern
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance (Please see the 'People' section of this website or the church noticeboard for contact details) who can seek further advice from Sharon Hassall, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), as necessary. 

Safeguarding concerns in a school/ university/ prison/ healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding Team

https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/diocesan-safeguarding-team
https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/reporting-a-safeguarding-concern

Finding Support
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Below is a list 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 8005000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-Line: 08001111 (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: 116123 (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)