Crisis Numbers
For immediate or out of hours crisis support please contact the following national helplines:
To talk to someone now:
Samaritans
116 123
The National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
Shelter
0808 800 4444
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Lancashire Women – Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Lancashire Women is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Lancashire Women aims to reduce harm and increase safety for those accessing our services, as well as their families and the wider community. Where possible we will contribute to and coordinate our priorities for safeguarding alongside those of Lancashire Safeguarding Children’s Board’s and Lancashire Safeguarding Adults Board’s.
We recognise that in order to provide a safe and supportive environment for staff, volunteers and service users safeguarding must be part of our culture, values and actions. We are committed to working together with both statutory and voluntary partners to ensure safeguarding remains a priority in the delivery of our services.
Our commitment to effective safeguarding is underpinned by the following:
- Up to date safeguarding policies and procedures (see below for our Policies and Procedures)
- Robust Risk Assessment processes
- Clear reporting and communication systems and clear lines of accountability
- An effective recruitment and vetting process and safer working practices
- Clear guidance for staff and expected behaviours and standards (see below for our Staff Code of Conduct)
- Staff training appropriate to role and continuous professional development in safeguarding
- Appropriate supervision and support for staff and volunteers
- Review and monitoring processes
- Effective interagency information sharing
If you are worried about the safety and welfare of a child or adult at risk you can also contact the following local organisations:
Who to contact if you are worried about a child or an adult
In an emergency always call the police on 999.
For concerns regarding children in Lancashire:
- Care Connect – 0300 123 6720 (8am – 8pm)
- Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency
For concerns regarding children in Blackburn with Darwen:
- Blackburn with Darwen Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub – 01254 666400 (8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)
- E-mail CYPReferrals@blackburn.gov.uk
- Out of Hours – Emergency Duty Team – 01254 587547
- Or contact the Police on 01254 512512 or dial 999
For concerns regarding adults in Lancashire:
- Care Connect – 0300 123 6721 (8am – 8pm)
- Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency
For concerns regarding adults in Blackburn with Darwen
- Blackburn with Darwen Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub – 01254 585949 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
- Out of House – Emergency Duty Team on 01255 587547
- Or contact the Police on 01254 51212 or dial 999
- Report abuse or neglect of an adult
Sources of further information and advice
The following organisations can provide further advice and guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults:
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Local Safeguarding Children Board
Lancashire Safeguarding Partnership
Lancashire Safeguarding Children Board
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused (Practitioner Guide)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackpool Safeguarding Partnerships
Our Safeguarding Policy
Our Safeguarding Policy Adults can be viewed here.
Our Safeguarding Policy Children can be viewed here.
Our Staff are committed to upholding the highest standards in order to minimise the risk of harm to all those who access our services.
Our designated safeguarding leads are: Suzanne Murray and Mandy Taylor. Please contact them for any safeguarding enquiries or concerns.