Sunday worship  11.15am  St Werburgh’s Parish Church (The New Church), Bent Lane, WA13 9QT – all welcome

Safeguarding at St Werburgh’s

A safe church for everyone

We are committed to creating a safe environment for children, young people and adults, and to following Church of England safeguarding policy and good practice.

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999. You can also contact the relevant local authority children’s or adults’ service on 01925 443322.

Parish contact

Parish Safeguarding Officer

Diocesan contact

Diocese of Chester

safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
01928 718834 (option 4)

Outside normal diocesan hours, the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline is available on 0303 003 1111.

Independent help and support

Helplines

You can contact these services directly. Opening hours and numbers should be checked regularly against the official providers.

Safe Spaces

Independent support for people affected by church-related abuse.
0300 303 1056

Childline

Free, confidential support for children and young people.
0800 1111

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day.
116 123

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Confidential support, 24 hours a day.
0808 2000 247

Family Lives

Support for parents and families.
0808 800 2222

Hourglass

Support relating to abuse of older people.
0808 808 8141

Safeguarding policy and guidance

Link here to the parish safeguarding policy, the Diocese of Chester safeguarding pages and the Church of England’s national guidance. Review this page whenever contact details or approved support services change.