Safeguarding Leads
Our Safeguarding Strategy.pdf [pdf] 322KB and Corporate Safeguarding Policy.pdf[pdf] 432KB documents are available to download and include the details of our Safeguarding Leads.
Our Safeguarding leads are:
Linda Hollingworth – Director of Human Resources & OD
Contact details: 01702 445221
Linda.Hollingworth@estuary.co.uk
Caroline Theodorou – Director of Support & Care
Contact details: 01702 445314
Caroline.Theodorou@estuary.co.uk
Kevin Turnpenney – Director of Housing & Communities
Contact details: 01702 445294
Kevin.Turnpenney@estuary.co.uk
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Children and Young Adults
If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed or neglected or is at risk of this you should contact:
Where there are concerns about the immediate welfare or safety of a child/young person (in working hours):
1st Contact: 01702 534495
Out of hours:
(5.30pm - 9.00am Monday - Thursday, 4.30pm Friday - 9.00am Monday and Bank holidays)
Tel: 0845 606 1212
Fax: 0300 123 0779
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Police: 101 or 999
Childline: 0800 1111 (Free)
If you would like further information about the Southend Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) you can do so by visiting www.southend.gov.uk/lscb and Essex Safeguarding Children's Board you can do so by visiting: www.escb.co.uk
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Abuse of vulnerable adults is never okay. If you are being abused, or believe that someone is being abused it is vital that you tell someone. Do this as soon as you can using one of the contact numbers below:
Police : 101 or 999
Social Care Direct: 0345 6037630 - Essex -Southend :01702 215008 - Thurrock: 01375 652868
If you would like further information about the Essex Safeguarding Adults Board you can do so by visiting: www.essexsab.org.uk