The safeguarding of vulnerable adults is taken very seriously by the church. It is of significant importance and we recognize the contribution we can make to protect and support vulnerable adults. 

The PCC has adopted the safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Leicester. 
Our aim is to promote the welfare, safety and health of all by encouraging an open, honest, caring and supportive environment.

Safeguarding - who to contact:

If you have concerns about the safety of a vulnerable adult,
you should report the matter immediately to either of the following:

At parish level - our safeguarding coordinator is Mr Ben Scott ring 07733 264403
or email applebysafeguarding@gmail.com 

or  at the level of Leicester Diocese, the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers :
Rachael Spiers 0116 261 5341 or Peter Holloway 0116 261 5241.
The out of hours number (evenings and weekends) is: 
Thirtyone:eight  ring 0303 003 1111 (Option 2). Say that you are calling from Leicester Diocese

If you have concerns about the immediate safety of someone, please don’t delay in ringing the Police  on 999 or Adult Services: 

• Leicester City Children and Adults Services (incl. out of hours for Children’s Services) – 0116 454 1004
• Leicester City and Leicestershire Adult Services out of hours – 0116 255 1606
• Leicestershire Children’s Service (incl. out of hours) – 0116 305 0005
• Leicestershire Adult Services (daytime) – 0116 305 0004

If you are an adult and have experienced abuse:

If you are an adult who has been affected by past abuse, you can discuss this with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers: Rachael Spiers 0116 261 5341 and Peter Holloway 0116 261 5241

Local support can also be accessed from:

Freeva  offers support for anyone experiencing domestic or sexual abuse/violence in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland ring: 0808 802 0028
If your partner, ex-partner or family member hurting you, physically or emotionally, we can help
Free from Violence & Abuse | Support & Services | Freeva

Juniper Lodge offers a comprehensive service to anyone over 18years who has experienced rape or sexual assault recently or in the past
http://www.juniperlodge.org.uk/reporting-options/i-dont-know-if-i-want-to-report-to-the-police

Quetzal is a Leicester based service for any women over 16 years who has experienced childhood abuse. It provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline. Ring  0333 101 4280  http://quetzal.org.uk/

First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is an organisation run for male survivors and their supporters of sexual abuse and rape. Ring   0116 254 8535
 https://firststepleicester.org.uk/

Family Action Post Abuse Service (Supporting children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland who have experienced sexual abuse)
Ring   0116 216 8334
Leicester Post Sexual Abuse Service (PSA) - Family Action