Keeping you safe is our main priority.
Find out about our safeguarding practices.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
As an organisation, we work with people who have a variety of needs and experiences. In our services, safeguarding is a key part of the work we do. Within this, we have a duty of care to take action where we believe an individual has been harmed or is at risk of harm. We are proactive in our approach to safeguarding to prevent and protect individuals from harm, abuse, and neglect. We will work to keep individuals involved in decisions about their support but there may be instances where we have to take action or make decisions that are in the best interests of keeping them or others safe.
CONFIDENTIALITY – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Our services provide safe and confidential support for those who need it the most. When accessing our services, our confidentiality statement will be made clear on all of our referral forms and at all initial appointments/ contacts with our team. Those accessing our services will have the opportunity to give and remove consent throughout their journey with us however we will outline the instances where we may need to share your details in order to keep you or others safe.
OUR SAFEGUARDING
Within our team, we work hard to ensure that the steps we take are in line with best practice guidance and legislation. As part of this, we have identified members of our team who provide advice and guidance to those working with members of our communities. These individuals make use of our safeguarding structure, which can be seen below.
If you are concerned about a child or adult, you can also make referrals by contacting your local children’s or adult’s safeguarding board. You can find their contact details on their website.
OUR SAFEGUARDING STRUCTURE
Trustee Safeguarding Lead
Dr Mike Hill
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Charlotte Cooke – Director of Services
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Sophie Lambe – Head of Services: Wellbeing
Safeguarding Officers
Emine Akkunt-Murphy – Talking Therapies Programme Manager
Gareth Watson – Community Safety Programme Manager
Lauren Duffy – Head of Services: Sexual Health
Louise McIvor – Head of Services: Recovery
Mitchell Watson – Wellbeing Programme Manager
Tiffany – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Programme Manager
Craig Langton – Sexual Health Programme Manager
Charlie Kitching – Helpline Coordinator
Sam Conner-Intake Coordinator
GET IN TOUCH
For more information on how we work to safeguard those we work with or to request copies of our safeguarding-related policies, you can contact us on 0345 3 30 30 30 or email [email protected].
