Constant attention is required of the Commission so that the Church may not only be a safe place for minors and a place of healing, but may prove completely trustworthy in promoting their rights worldwide.
-Pope Francis
“Safeguarding within the Diocese of Salford is of paramount importance and the Diocese is dedicated to promoting the safeguarding of all children and adults at risk within its community. Salford 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, and take the 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 supported and perpetrators held to account.” (From the Diocesan website)
In line with diocesan policy, we in the Parish of Holy Cross & St Helen, Ashton-under-Lyne undertake to do everything we can to ensure a safe environment for all our parishioners and visitors, and especially for the most vulnerable. All our parish workers and volunteers who have contact with children or vulnerable adults are required to have checks made with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you have any safeguarding concerns, our parish Safeguarding Representatives Lynne Davidson and Elizabeth Aspin are here to help you. Their contact details are displayed on Parish newsletter. Feel free to contact them.
Alternatively, you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding office: safeguarding@dioceseofsalford.org.uk / 0161 817 2206