Menston Parish Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult. This commitment is shared by our staff and volunteers.
 

For any concerns please contact St John's Safeguarding Officer, Catherine Meakin on 07966 847 231 or the Parish Office 01943 872433. 

 

The Church of England's commitment to safeguarding can be viewed here
 

St John's safeguarding statement can be viewed here
 

The Church of England's Policy Statement can be viewed here
 

The Safeguarding section of the website of the Diocese of Leeds, which includes emergency contact advice, can be accessed here.
 

They can be contacted via email: safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org or by telephone 0113 353 0257. 
 

Local Support Services in the Leeds/Bradford area for Homeless and vulnerable.

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We can all find ourselves in times of struggle and crisis. God knows all about this. Here at St John's we trust in a God of power and love and we will pray with and for you. We do not, and cannot, offer money, accommodation or professional counselling. But we can direct you to local support services and help you make contact with them.
 

Local Councils Housing Support:
- Bradford: 01274 435999 - Visit their website
- Leeds: 0113 245 9445 - Visit their website

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Local Charities Housing Support:

- St George's Crypt, Leeds: 0113 245 9061- Visit their website

- Simon on the streets, Leeds:0113 345 2270 - Visit their website

- Salvation army shelter, Bradford: 01274 397211 Visit their website

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Mental Health Support Crisis teams:

 

Bradford: 0800 952 1181, Leeds: 0113 2609328

 

SARSVL: Crisis Centre for women and girls affected by sexual violence - Freephone 0808 802 3344
                Text 078 600 22 880

 

Samaritans: FREEPHONE 116 123 Visit their website

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Finding Further Support
 

We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
 

• 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)