In addition to the support offered by our Cathedral and Diocesan Safeguarding teams, there are a number of support services available.
Safe Spaces
The Church of England, working with the Roman Catholica Church in England, Wales and the Church in Wales, has launched a free and independent national helpline run by Victim Support for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with the Church. Find out more baout their service on their website: https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/
Hub of Hope
The UK's leading support database, bringing local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS services together in one place for the first time. A wide range of local support can be accessed by inputting your postcode into their website: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line
0800 1111 (lines 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 free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline
116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline
080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)