Safeguarding
The Parish of Ribbleton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and we have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Doreen Worden - see below. The Diocese of Blackburn's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (DST) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DST. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Local Contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 Family Lives: 0800 800 2222
Childline: 0800 1111 National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
Stop it now: 0808 1000 900 Action on Elder Abuse: 0800 8808 8141
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Local Contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:
- Doreen Worden: Ribbleton Parish Safeguarding Officer, Tel:01772 700722
- Sharon Hassall: Diocesan Safeguarding Officer; Tel:07711485170; Email:sharon.hassall@blackburn.gov.uk IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 Family Lives: 0800 800 2222
Childline: 0800 1111 National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
Stop it now: 0808 1000 900 Action on Elder Abuse: 0800 8808 8141
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
