Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding Contacts
The Leadership Team of the Christian Ambulance Association recognise the need to provide a safe and caring environment for the adults we work alongside and any young people and children who have contact with the organisation. The safeguarding team for the Christian Ambulance Association consist of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Deputy DSL. Either the DSL or the deputy DSL will be a member of the trustee board. Any safeguarding concerns involving the Christian Ambulance Association should be reported to:

Andrew Lee (DSL, Central Point of Contact)
Tel: 07732969814
Email: safeguarding@caauk.org

In the absence of the DSL or, if the suspicions in any way involve the DSL, then the report should be made to:
Paul Morris-Walford (Safeguarding Trustee / Deputy DSL)
Tel: 07932000558
Email: paul.walford@caauk.org

In the absence of BOTH the DSL and the deputy DSL or, if the suspicions in any way involve BOTH the DSL and deputy DSL, please contact the police or local social services.


Safeguarding Policy
You can find a copy of our safeguarding policy here.
The Leadership Team have adopted the procedures set out in our safeguarding policy in accordance with statutory guidance. We remain committed to building constructive links with statutory and voluntary agencies involved in safeguarding. The policy applies to all adults working for, with or on behalf of the Christian Ambulance Association including trustees, volunteers, staff and members. The policy and any attached practice guidelines are based on the ten ‘Safe and Secure’ safeguarding standards published by the charity thirtyone:eight.

The websites below may provide useful information in difficult circumstances:
www.bluelighttogether.org.uk/ambulance
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk
www.nspcc.org.uk
www.samaritans.org
www.theasc.org.uk
www.thirtyoneeight.org
www.womensaid.org.uk