Bron Afon is committed to Safeguarding any adult or child
at risk of harm within our homes. We have a designated team
who works hard to do so. They are called the ‘Safeguarding Team’.
What is
Safeguarding?
Safeguarding others means the protection of children, young people and adults at risk, supporting them to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
Everyone in our workplace is responsible for safeguarding others, this includes safeguarding staff as well as our customers. They are often adults or children who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, harm and neglect. They need others to step in and do the right thing for them.
Useful Links
If you have a concern for an adult or child who you believe may be at risk of abuse, harm or neglect you can call Bron Afon and share your concern. Our team will then work with that person or family and all other partners services, such as Cyfannol, Social Care, Mental Health teams, Medical Professionals or the police to make sure they are protected and cared for.
If you are an adult or child who is suffering from abuse, harm or neglect and don’t know where to find help, there are some phone numbers below that may help you. You can also call Bron Afon and our team will try to help you or put you in touch with others who can help.
If you are or believe someone else is at immediate significant risk you must call 999 and report it. Our team only work Monday to Friday during office hours and will not be able to respond outside of these hours.
Cyfannol Torfaen (Torfaen Women’s Aid) 0330 056 4456 –
cyfannol.org.uk
Police/ambulance/fire 999 or 101 –
www.gwent.police.uk
Child line 0800 1111 –
www.childline.org.uk
Samaritans 116 123 –
www.samaritans.org
Mankind – Male victims of domestic abuse 01823 334244 –
www.mankind.org.uk