St Luke's Church Kew
Where all God’s children are welcome
Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Luke's. If at anytime, you see or hear anything that could suggest a safeguarding risk, please follow the procedure below.
We follow Diocesan policies, procedures and guidelines which are detailed in the manual, "A Safe Church".
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available just inside the Church.
Parish Safeguarding Officers
Vanessa Dand (children)
slk.safeguarding@kewparishes.plus.com 07736 033172
Alice Coddington (adults)
Church Wardens
Irene Stephens
Laura Coughtrie
(Deputy) Frankie Pinner
Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about child or adult protection concerns?
Is the child or adult safe?
If in immediate danger, take emergency steps eg ambulance, police or adults' services.
Most situations are not emergencies - seek advice before action: contact the Parish Safeguarding Officers who will contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
Kew Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8247 8320
Emergency
always dial 999
(textphone 1800)
Non-emergency
dial 101
(textphone 18001 101)
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Pamela Chisholm
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Marie Daly
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Louise Vernon
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
For urgent matters and out of hours call 020 3874 6743
National Helplines
NSPCC
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Hourglass
wearehourglass.org
0808 808 8141 (lines free and open Monday to Friday 9-5pm). Phone if you are concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person.
0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Childline
0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
Age UK
0800 678 1602 (lines free and open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year). Phone for confidential help and advice on all aspects of later life.
Samaritans
116 123 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.