Safeguarding Trust access over the Christmas and New Year holidays
As both Church House Dublin and Church House Belfast will be closed for Christmas and New Year, out of hours arrangments are in place for Safeguarding Trust.
In an emergency, it is advisable to contact either the PSNI or an Garda Síochána in the first instance.
Northern Ireland
The Safeguarding Trust Child Protection Office NI will maintain a contact line, for use by Clergy or Parish Panel Members, during the Christmas and New Year holiday period from: 24th December to 2nd January 2012 (inclusive).
Should Clergy or Parish Panel Members require help or support in relation to a child protection concern, they may leave a short message with contact details, at the following number:
028 90828860
Messages left at the above number will be checked on a daily basis.
In the case of a child protection emergency you are advised to contact directly the Gateway team of the appropriate Social Care Trust. Details of contact numbers including out of hours and public holiday can be found at:
www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
Alternatively contact the PSNI on
0845 600 8000
and ask to speak to an officer regarding a child protection concern.