If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services without delay.
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
- 01254 503088
- 07711 485170
- Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
Cath Smith is the Diocesean Safeguarding Adviser. The Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages (blackburn.anglican.org/safeguarding) contain useful links and information.
Other Helplines
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Stop It Now: 0808 100 0900
- NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Action On Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141