The Mothers' Union Portsmouth Diocese

MU Safeguarding Policy

for children, young people & adults

OUR COMMITMENTS

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture
  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
  • Caring pastorally for victims / survivors of abuse or other affected persons
  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns / allegations of abuse and other affected persons
  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED

that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary, report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

MU Local contacts available to speak to if you have any concerns:

Safeguarding Advisor

Currently vacant

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

Mary Daisy

Ian Berry

023 9289 9677

Local Authority Social Services

075 4456 6850

Or Dial 999

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 101