Safeguarding
Our benefice (Troutbeck: Jesus Church, Windermere: St Mary's, Bowness: St Martin's, Ings: St Anne's, Kentmere: St Cuthbert's, and Staveley: St James) is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) in each parish.
Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the appropriate PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers
Staveley Mrs Margaret Mitchinson
01539 821500
Ings Mrs Sylvia Shaw
01539 737474
Kentmere Mr Iain Johnstone
01539 822571
Troutbeck Mr Paul Parry
Windermere Mrs Cathy Ellis
safeguardingwindermere@gmail.
Bowness Mrs Jo Williams
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Joanna Van Lachterop 07458016884
Wesmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub (Children and Families)
0300 373 2724
Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub (Adults)
0300 373 3301
01539 768700 (Out of Hours)
If you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.
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