Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s business

All the surgery 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:

If you are concerned about a child

If you are concerned that a child is being abused or they may be at risk of harm, you should contact:

  • North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services
    Telephone: 01724 296500 (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm Friday)
    Email: [email protected]
    Answerphone: 01724 296500 (out of office hours and at weekends)
    Police emergency: 999
  • NSPCC
    The NSPCC has lots of useful advice there website can be found at https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
  • ICON Cope
    If your baby or the baby of someone you know is crying and causing distress advice can be sought at http://iconcope.org/
  • Childline
    Childline offers support to children and young people. Their website has contact details and lots of useful support https://www.childline.org.uk/

Advice if you think an adult is being abused

If you think an adult who is unable to protect themselves is being abused contact:

  • The Safeguarding Adults Team
    Address: Hewson House Station Road Brigg North Lincolnshire DN20 8XB
    Telephone: 01724 297000
    Email address: [email protected]
  • The Ann Craft Trust
    The Ann Craft Trust https://www.anncrafttrust.org/ has advice on safeguarding young people over 18 particularly those with a learning disability as well as what to do if you suspect a sports coach is being abusive.
  • Domestic Abuse
    Domestic abuse may affect any intimate relationship within a family setting. This may include the use of excessive control, coercive or threatening behaviour as well as physical abuse such as hitting or slapping someone. You can refer yourself or ask for help for someone else by contacting:

    – The Blue Door  via their helpline on 0800 197 47 87, at their office on (01724) 841 947 or email [email protected]
    – If the risk of harm is high at the present moment ring the police on 999
    – Refuge, (a charity) have a 24 hour helpline accessed by ringing 0808 2000 247
  • The EVERYMAN Project/ Men’s Advice Line
    – The EVERYMAN Project 0207 263 8884 supports men who are violent or concerned about their violence.
    – Men’s advice line – 0808 801 0327