Safeguarding - Promoting a Safer Environment

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in our activities is the responsibility of everyone.

If you are concerned that someone is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.

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

Cross-Links Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs):

Linda Beverton-lindabeverton.cekmethodists@gmail.com

Becky Meredith - becky.meredith@crosslinksdover.org.uk

Kent County Council Social Services

  03000 41 41 41 (Main)

  03000 41 61 61 (Adults)

  03000 41 11 11 (Children)

HELPLINES:

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 11 11

Samaritans: 116 123

Family Lives: 0808 800 2233

National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OR DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999