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Child and adult protection: Contacts and Resources

Diocese: Safeguarding Adults Officer: Jeanette Plumb –
jeanette.plumb@bristoldiocese.org
07866495802    
(or Diocesan Office on 0117 906 0100
or the Diocesan Child Protection officer: Carolyn Buckeridge 0844 8920104)


The Diocesan Officer will contact statutory authorities on behalf of parishes whenever needed.
If you are unable to contact the Diocesan Officer or the other contact numbers mentioned then please use the information below.

 

Bristol:  If you believe a crime has been committed call the Police on 0845 4567000 or the Police Domestic Abuse Referral Team (DART) 0117 945 4307 or 999 in a real emergency

  • If you are told about abuse or suspect abuse then call Adult Duty Desk - Care Direct - 0117 922 2700
  • To seek advice or discuss a concern that is not an emergency call Safeguarding Adults Team 0117 903 1690
        safeguardingadults@bristol.gov.uk 
  • Bristol Domestic Abuse Helpline (free & confidential): 0800 694 9999

 

Swindon:  If you believe a crime has been committed call the police on 0845 456 7000 or 01793 507828 or in an emergency call 999 and say that your concern is for a vulnerable adult.
Out of hours Emergency Duty Service: 01793 436699
If your concern is not an emergency contact:

  • For older people or those with physical disabilities -  0800 0856666
  • For adults with learning disabilities – 01793 466724
  • For adults with mental health needs
    – 01793 715000 (under 65s)
    - 01793 327800 (over 65s)
  • admin@swindonmind.org  advice re mental health

Wiltshire:  If you believe a crime has been committed call the Wiltshire Police Vulnerable Adults’ Unit on 01380 734212 or out of hours on 0845 408 7000 or in an emergency call 999.

  • South Wilts Advocacy Network Web – www.swanadvocacy.org.uk
    Tel: 01722 341851      email: mail@swanadvocacy.org.uk
    Independent advocacy across all Wiltshire for adults with difficulty speaking up for themselves about issues directly affecting their lives.
  • Wiltshire Rape Support Line – provides confidential counselling for any survivors of rape, any kind of sexual assault, childhood abuse or domestic violence, no matter how long ago it happened.          
    Tel: 0808 800 1144  or 01793 541144
  • Wiltshire People 1st:      01380 871900
    or email: admin@wiltshirepeople1st.org.uk     
    A self advocacy group for people with learning difficulties

 

 

South Gloucestershire:
If you believe a crime has been committed call the police on  0845 456 7000 or in an emergency call 999 and say your concern is for a vulnerable adult.

 

Bath & NE Somerset:    If you believe a crime has been committed call the police on  0845 456 7000 or in an emergency call 999 and state that your concern is for a vulnerable adult.
Emergency Duty Team:  01454 615165

  • To report possible abuse that is not an emergency call the Access Team in normal office hours:   01225 396000
  • Bath People First    01761 419659            
    email: info@bathpeoplefirst.org.uk  www.bathpeoplefirst.org.uk
  • Age Concern  01225 466135 

www.acbanes.co.uk        admin@acbanes.co.uk

 

Victim Support Avonvale   0845 456 6099     covers Bristol, South Gloucestershire , Bath & NE Somerset

 

National:

Women’s Aid - Domestic Violence Helpline:  0808 2000 247    free 24hr confidential women’s helpline
E-mail: info@womensaid.org.uk               www.womensaid.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327     free, confidential helpline for men who experience abuse from partners/ex-partners

Respect:   0845 122 8609    Information & advice for people concerned about their abusive and/or violent behaviour towards their partners

Action on Elder Abuse:   National helpline     0808 808 8141
www.elderabuse.org.uk

Age Concern & Help the Aged – now combined: Age UK:             www.ageuk.org.uk

NAPAC:        0800 085 3330  for adult survivors of child abuse

Samaritans:  0845 790 9090    National helpline

Victim Support:         0845 4566099

VOICE UK:     Helpline - 0845 122 8695 www.voiceuk.org.uk
Supporting those with learning difficulties who have been abused

 

People in Care Homes –
If you are concerned about the treatment or care of someone that doesn’t amount to abuse then the first action is to talk to the manager of the home. If the situation does not improve you may report this to the Care Quality commission 03000 616161 or email:  enquiries@cqc.org.uk            

 

This list will be updated annually. Parishes may wish to make their own additions to their policies of local organisations they know of.