Safeguarding
Safeguarding at St Laurence, Meriden
At St Laurence Church we take the safety and wellbeing of all those who are part of the church family and those who are visitors very seriously. We ensure that the safer recruitment policy is followed where needed and that DBS checks are undertaken for those working with children or adults who are vulnerable.
As a church, we have adopted the Church of England’s safeguarding policy ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Please click here for more.
If you are concerned about your own safety or wellbeing or the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult who is vulnerable, please speak to our Minister Rev. Kevin Flanagan, our Parish Safeguarding Officer Jackie Gale, or our Churchwarden Carol Clarke.
Kevin Flanagan – Vicar
Jackie Gale – Parish Safeguarding Officer
Carol Clarke – Church Warden
For contacts regarding safeguarding issues please contact:
Phone: 07510 443354
Other Useful Contact Information:
Coventry Diocesan Safeguarding Team – 024 7652 1345 (24 hours).
Solihull Children’s Team – 0121 788 4300, out of hours 0121 605 6060
Solihull Adult’s Team – 0121 704 8007, out of hours 0121 605 6060.
Childline – 0800 11 11 – a free confidential helpline for children, open 24 hours a day, every day, all year.
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 – if you are worried about a child, contact the NSPCC helpline. Don’t wait until you are certain, call for advice and support or email help@nspcc.org.uk
The Silverline – 0800 470 8090 – a free confidential helpline for older people open 24 hours a day, every day, all year.
The Samaritans – 116 123 – if there is something troubling you, you can get in touch any time.