We look forward to welcoming you to St Lawrence's this Christmas, as we celebrate God coming to live a human life with us through the birth of Jesus
Fr John
'To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord.'
Luke 2.14
St Lawrence Church, Eastcote Safeguarding
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Safeguarding Officer
Christine Edwards
Email: safeguarding@stlawrenceeastcote.org.uk
Christine can also be contacted via the Church Wardens, Parish Office or Father John who will pass on her phone number.​
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
London Diocese
Tel: 020 7932 1224
Email: safeguarding@london.anglican.org​
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Out of Hours Safeguarding
Thirtyone:eight helpline
Staffed by trained professionals who provide safeguarding advice and guidance and operate an out of hours service for urgent calls.
Tel: 0303 003 1111
If you feel a person is in danger
phone 999 NOW!
Policies
St Lawrence Church Safeguarding policy
Latest Update July 2021
Promoting a Safer Church
The Church of England’s Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults.
Further support
If you would like further support, there are a number of different local and national organisations who can provide advice and guidance:
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Hillingdon Local Authority
Tel: 01895 556633 (Various Office hours)
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NSPCC helpline
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) provides advice on child protection across a range of sectors
Tel: 0808 800 5000 (8am-10pm Monday to Friday; 9am-6pm weekends)
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Non-emergency Police
Tel: 101
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Childline
Helpline for those 18 years or younger
Tel: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
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Age UK
Provides support and advice for older people
Tel: 0800 678 1602 (8am-7pm every day)
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Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
For women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline
Supports those who are LGBTQ+
Tel: 0800 0119 100 10am-10pm weekdays
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Respect Men's Advice Line
For men experiencing domestic violence and abuse
Tel: 0808 8010327 (Monday-Friday 10am-8pm)
NAPAC
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) supports recovery from childhood abuse
Tel: 0808 801 0331 (10am-9pm Monday-Thursday; 10am to 6pm Friday)
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Samaritans
For those who are struggling to cope, or having suicidal thoughts
Tel: 116 123 (24 hours)