Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
If you have concerns, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers - safeguardingofficers@stmarysmerton.org.uk
- Maggi Chick (pictured) - Parish Safeguarding Officer
- Anne Carroll - Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer
- Churchwardens - David Reeves & 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).
