SAFEGUARDING
At The Good Shepherd Loughborough our safeguarding responsibilities are of upmost importance and we take these responsibilities very seriously.
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If you have any concerns about a child, young person or an adult who may have been harmed or be at risk of harm please contact our safeguarding team. All reports will be handled following our safeguarding procedures which can be found below.​​​​
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Immediately​
1. If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the police and/or social services immediately on 999.
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2. Contact a member of the Good Shepherd Safeguarding Team (contact details below). If someone has disclosed information to you then you will need to record and report all information shared. You can also talk directly to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor if you'd prefer.
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3. The Safeguarding Team will record and discuss with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor within 24 hours. The DSA will then provide advice and guidance.
NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Within 24 hours​
1. Contact a member of the Good Shepherd Safeguarding Team (contact details below). If someone has disclosed information to you then you will need to record and report all information shared. You can also talk directly to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor if you'd prefer.
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2. The Safeguarding Team will record and discuss with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor within 24 hours. The DSA will then provide advice and guidance.
Further Help and Guidance
NSPCC for adults concerned about a child | 0808 800 5000
Childline for children and young people | 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse helpline| 0808 808 8141
24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline | 0808 2000 247
NAPAC support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse |
08088010331
Stop It Now helps prevent child sexual abuse | 0808 1000 900
Cruse bereavement helpline | 0808 808 1677
Family Lives support and advice on family issues | 0808 800 222
Replenished Life for survivors of spiritual abuse | www.replenished.life
Samaritans for people struggling to cope and needing someone to talk to | 116 123
The Survivors Trust | thesurvivorstrust.org
Safeline | safeline.org.uk/what-can-friends-and-family-members-do-tosupport-survivors-of-sexual-abuse
SupportLine | supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
Victim Support | www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/childhood-abuse
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales, or the Catholic Church of England and Wales.
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If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church. Your information will not be shared without your consent unless you or someone else is in immediate danger.
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www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk
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Helpline 0300 303 1056
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