Safeguarding
All three of our churches are committed to the Safeguarding Policies of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from any form of abuse or maltreatment and to promote a safe environment for them.
This commitment flows from the fact that we are all made in the image of God, and with the Church’s common belief in the dignity and uniqueness of every human life.
We start from the principle that each person has a right to expect the highest level of care and protection, love encouragement and respect that we can give.
Everyone in the Church has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of those who worship in our Church or who join us for any activity facilitated by Church members.
We will liaise closely and openly with statutory agencies to ensure that any concerns or allegations of abuse that are raised are promptly reported and properly investigated, victims supported, and perpetrators held to account.
Safeguarding within the Diocese of Nottingham is of paramount importance, and the Diocese is dedicated to promoting the safeguarding of all children, and adults at risk, within its community. Nottingham Diocese aims to proactively embed a culture of safeguarding, to prevent abuse occurring in the first instance, and to provide support to individuals who have been hurt by abuse.
The Diocese is committed to taking any necessary actions to reduce the likelihood of further harm. Safeguarding staff within the diocese liaise closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and thoroughly investigated and, where appropriate, survivors are supported and perpetrators held to account.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is described as:
• The process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully. It involves taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
The definition of safeguarding adults at risk is described as:
• Action to prevent abuse or to protect persons thought to be at risk of abuse or neglect or poor standards of care by any other person or persons that violates their human and civil rights.
The Catholic Church acknowledges the value of every human life and promotes the duty to support all people and protect them from harm. Safeguarding is an essential element of the Catholic Church required to fulfil the mission and calling, given by Christ, to value every human life.
Following the publication of The Nolan report in 2001, the diocese has implemented robust safeguarding policies and procedures relating to the protection of children and adults at risk, which places paramount importance upon the welfare of the victims and survivors of abuse.
The Catholic Church provides a wide range of ministries and activities in which children and adults at risk can participate. For example, Children’s Liturgy groups within parishes, Eucharistic Ministers visiting the sick, and a variety of opportunities to participate in the faith through the medium of music. The Church offers support and care for victims and survivors of historical abuse allegations, and ministers to and manages individuals alleged to have caused harm.
The diocese recognises its responsibility in safeguarding the personal dignity and rights of all vulnerable people and is committed to taking all appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment.
Local Parish Safeguarding Coordinators
The Parish Safeguarding coordinator’s for Saint Philip Neri are Kathleen Campbell and Sybil Hedley. The Parish Safeguarding coordinator for Saint Joseph’s Saint Patrick’s and Saint Teresa’s is Kate Gilbert.
They provide the link between the Parish and Rachel Capion, the Director of Safeguarding for the Diocese. They have received all the relevant training and know who to contact if any concerns or allegations are raised. They also play a key role in the safer recruitment process, including DBS Disclosure at a local level.
Individual Parish Safeguarding Contacts
Mrs Elaine ClareSafeguarding Representative
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Our Lady of Lincoln Church
Safeguarding Representative
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Our Lady of Lincoln Church
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Our Lady of Lincoln Church
Mrs Julie WebsterSafeguarding Representative
📞 Telephone: 075137 25258
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Saint Hugh of Lincoln Church
Safeguarding Representative
📞 Telephone: 075137 25258
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Saint Hugh of Lincoln Church
📍 Safeguarding Representative for Saint Hugh of Lincoln Church
Alan BoothSafeguarding Officer/Caseworker
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House,
1 Castle Quay,
Castle Boulevard
NG7 1FW
Safeguarding Officer/Caseworker
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House, 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard NG7 1FW
The Diocese of Nottingham Contacts
Rachael CampionDirector of Safeguarding
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House,
1 Castle Quay,
Castle Boulevard
NG7 1FW
Director of Safeguarding
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House, 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard NG7 1FW
Jane Black Safeguarding Support and Coordinator
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House,
1 Castle Quay,
Castle Boulevard
NG7 1FW
Safeguarding Support and Coordinator
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House, 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard NG7 1FW
Alan BoothSafeguarding Officer/Caseworker
📞 Telephone: 0115 953 9849
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House,
1 Castle Quay,
Castle Boulevard
NG7 1FW
Safeguarding Officer/Caseworker
📍 Address: St Hugh’s House, 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard NG7 1FW
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