St. Michael and All Angels Church
Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood Road
Abbey Wood
London
SE2 9DZ

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St. Michael’s is an Anglican church in the Diocese of Southwark under the episcopal care of Bishop of Fulham
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Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding and care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St. Michael & All Angels, Abbey Wood, and our Policies for Safeguarding Children, for Safeguarding Adults who may be Vulnerable, and for Responding to Domestic Abuse, are on display in church.

We follow the Safeguarding procedures of the Diocese of Southwark, which are set out in ‘A Safe Church’ at:

https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-and-procedures

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs. Susan Robinson and she can be contacted on 01322 523870.

The Diocese of Southwark has suggested the following as further sources of advice and support:

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines are free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines are free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines are free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

Action on Elder Abuse Helpine: 080 8808 8141 (Freephone Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm).

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Safeguarding Team can be contacted at fis@royalgreenwich.gov.uk, telephone 020 8921 3172. The out of hours telephone number is 020 8854 8888.

The London Borough of Bexley Safeguarding Team can be contacted at Childrenssocialcare.admin@bexley.gov.uk, telephone 020 3045 5440. The out of hours telephone number is 020 8303 7777 or 020 8303 7171.