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IN AN EMERGENCY

especially if someone is in immediate danger of harm, you should always call 999 straight away and ask for the police.

PHONE 999 for POLICE or AMBULANCE  or your LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES department / local safeguarding board. Scroll down to find the phone numbers for your local area. 

If you SEE, HEAR or SUSPECT that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has suffered or is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm see our step by step guide here  

Gweler hefyd mwy o rifau a llinellau yma: cyngor-a-chefnogaeth

 

NEW:  OUT OF OFFICE HOURS HELPLINE SUPPORT

FROM MARCH 2024: 0303 003 1111

"The Interdenominational Safeguarding Panel now  partners with Thirtyone:eight to enable churches from the three denominationas to access their  safeguarding Helpline  out of hours 5pm - midnight & 7am - 09am on Mon-Fri;  07am - midnight on Sat and Sun), on bank holidays and when the Safeguarding team is on holiday/other absences.

During the above times, you are advised to contact Thirtyone:eight's Safeguarding Helpline on 0303 003 1111 for emergency safeguarding queries. 

An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow for the Panel Safeguarding team to receive a copy of the written advice Thirtyone:eight may offer relevant churches/caller from the three denominations, so that appropriate follow up and support can be offered to the caller/situation, on the Panel Safeguarding Team's return to the office.

You can find more information about Thirtyone:eight's Safeguarding Helpline here: https://thirtyoneeight.org/help-and-resources/safeguarding-helpline/

see  also Advice and Support (panel.cymru) 

 

 If you or someone you know feels suicidal, or may be a danger to themselves or others, call 999,or contact Samaritans or Shout - Crisis Text Line 

REPORT A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON UP TO THE AGE OF 18 YEARS

If you’re worried about a child or young person in your family or community, please call 101.

In an emergency call 999 to contact the Police or Ambulance

Alternatively you can contact social services in your area. Click on the link below for your area of Wales to find the numbers and contact details you need

Cardiff and the Vale Safeguarding Children Board

CYSUR/Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Children Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Children Board 

Gwent Safeguarding Children Board

North Wales Safeguarding Children Board 

West Glamorgan (Western Bay) Safeguarding Children Board

REPORT A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN ABOUT AN ADULT (OVER 18 YEARS)

If you’re worried about an adult in your family or community, please call 101 

Alternatively you can contact social services in your area. The social services contact information is available via the local safeguarding boards:

Cardiff and the Vale Safeguarding Adults Board

CYSUR/Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Adults Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Adults Board (see right side of page)

Gwent Safeguarding Adults Board

North Wales Safeguarding Adults Board (see footer of page)

West Glamorgan (Western Bay) Safeguarding  Board

Your call can make the difference in keeping an adult or child safe

Services and social settings that usually support children and adults are not seeing people from your community in the same way as usual. You can make a big difference in keeping children and adults safe by letting services know if you think someone needs help.

 DOMESTIC ABUSE:

Help and support for those who are experiencing or know someone experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence 
 
Clare's Law (clares-law.com) also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse.
 
See also more help and advice contact details on the Interdenominational Safeguarding Panel website