Church officcers:

• Our Safeguarding Officer is Rachael Bishop
• Our Safeguarding Lead Recruiter is Kim Leach
• They can be contacted via the Church Office 01323 738671 or safeguarding@stjm.org.uk.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Colin Perkins, who can be contacted on 01273 425792 or 07500 771210 colin.perkins@chichester.anglican.org

Concerned about a vulnerable adult

In an emergency call 999

If you are worried about a vulnerable adult, please contact Adult Social Care and Health at East Sussex Council  anytime 0345 6080191 

Their address is:
Health and Social Care Connect (formerly Social Care Direct) St Mary’s House, 52 St Leonard’s Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU

East Sussex web site is ESCC

Concerned about a child or children

In an emergency call 999

East Sussex protection service  call 01323 464222

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Out of hours: 01273 335906 or 01273 335905

Parents and children should be aware of the following resources:

• Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/ (or call 0800 1111)

• Kidscape (for help with bullying): https://www.kidscape.org.uk/

• For Me, the Childline app, is available from www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/for-me/