Safeguarding

All staff have safeguarding training and are always willing to talk to anyone concerned about the safety of a member of our community. Here are some numbers and websites which may be helpful.

 

Advice for and about children

  • Childline offers support to children and young people
  • The NSPCC has lots of useful advice
  • If your baby or the baby of someone you know is crying and causing distress, advice can be sought at Iconcope
  • If you think a child is being abused you can report your concerns at Bristol Social Care Health
 

Advice if you think an adult needs additional support

  • This website also has a webform for reporting concerns about abuse of vulnerable adults.

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Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse may affect women or men in a household or relationship. This may include the use of excessive control, coercive or threatening behaviour as well as physical abuse.

  • Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Freephone 0808 2000 247
  • In Bristol, advice about domestic abuse and support is also available from Next Link Housing
  • In an emergency phone the police on 999 and if it is not safe for you to speak then also dial 55  

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