Press Releases
Safeguarding Trust access over the Christmas and New Year holidays
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.
Republic of Ireland
The SafeGuarding Trust Child Protection Office of the Church of Ireland (RI) will maintain a contact line during the Christmas and New Year holiday period from 24th December to 2nd January 2012 (inclusive).
Should Clergy or Panel Members require help or support in relation to a child protection concern, they may leave a message, to include contact details, at the following number:
01 412 5662
Messages will be checked on a daily basis.
In the case of a child protection emergency you are advised to contact:
An Garda Síochána on 1800 666 111