Safeguarding

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 St Giles & St Thomas's parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Peter Lucas & Elizabeth Croft. They can be contacted by email or alternatively the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 / safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concern.

The Archdiocese of Birmingham has a zero-tolerance approach to all abuse. Click on the link to read our Safeguarding Statement.

Church are committed to a common set of national safeguarding standards to help protect children, and adults who may be vulnerable or at risk - The Eight National Safeguarding Standards

Safe Spaces is is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected,however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you. Call the free helpline 0300 303 1056 or by email 

The Isaiah Journey (formerly ‘Let’s Be Honest’) is a working group of the Bishops’ Conference that has grown out of the need for a pastoral-spiritual response to the suffering of victims and survivors of abuse in the Church. Download A Guide for Survivors of Abuse – The Isaiah Journey