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We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.  Details of our safeguarding policy and safeguarding statement dated May 2024 can be found here. 

 

 

SAFEGUARDING

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St Peter’s Mevagissey is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.  We aim to do this in a coordinated and supported manner and follow safeguarding advice and guidelines issued by the Diocese of Truro.  

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 or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

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Local contacts available to speak to in the Parish:

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Name: Anne Mitchell
Role: Parish Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 07770 848 276
Email: safeguarding@stpetersmevagissey.org.uk

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In the Deanery:

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Name: Paul Zaphiriou
Role: Rural Dean
Tel: 07899 796409

 

In the Diocese:

 

Name: Andy Earle
Role: Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Tel: 01872 274351
Email: andy.earle@truro.anglican.org

Out of Hours for after 5pm and weekends: 01208 251300
 

If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm please phone the police on 999

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Other useful contacts:

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Local Authority Children’s Social Care
0300 1231 116

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Local Authority Adult’s Social Care
0300 1234 131

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Helplines:

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247

Domestic Abuse Charity
www.firstlight.org.uk
0300 777 4777

Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141