Safeguarding

If you are facing an URGENT situation Do not delay.  Call 999 if someone is in imminent danger.

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To contact our Parish Safeguarding Office Howard Pescott, email him at: safeguardinggraffham@gmail.com 

To contact Reverend Vivien, call 01798 867199 or click on this link reverendvivien@gmail.com

To contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team Click on this link https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/contacttheteam/

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If you are a CHILD and things are happening to you that you don’t like, telephone Childline on 0800 1111 or click on this link to the Childline website https://www.childline.org.uk/ 

If you are an ADULT and need support for something happening to you, there are various organisations you can contact. Visit: https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/Ihavebeenabused/

To report a Safeguarding concern to the Statutory authorities in Sussex visit the link below and choose the option that best describes your concern. Please also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team after contacting the relevant statutory authority. https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/whatdoidoif/

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Safeguarding policy statement:  The parish of Graffham with Woolavington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.  We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).  The Diocese of Chichester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO.  If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the DSA.  If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.