Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.

Our Parish Safegaurading Officer post is currrently vacant.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, in the first instance please contact our Churchwardens, David Reeves and Andrew Mills - churchwarden@stmarysmerton.org.uk

St Mary's safeguarding policy documents

Parish Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding policy - domestic abuse

The Southwark Diocesan Safeguarding Team is available Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (with last call being taken at 4.30pm), excluding bank holidays, and can be contatced for advice and support via the following route during these hours:

Safeguarding referrals/general enquiries:
safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org / 020 7939 9441.

Emergencies:

If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, call 999.

Where else to get help: 

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact:

London Borough of Merton Social Care:  

Adult Social Care First Response Team

Monday – Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm - 020 8545 4388

Monday – Friday 1.30pm - 5pm 07903 235 382 (Crisis Line for urgent needs only) 

Children’s Social Care
020 8545 4226 or 020 8545 4227
Monday – Friday 5.30pm to 9am 020 8770 5000 (out of hours service) 
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 24 hours – 020 8770 5000 
 
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

 
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

 
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse. 

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to. 

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).