Policies

 

A selection of our policies is available here for view. These policies will be of particular interest and/or relevance to our partners, stakeholders and any members of the general public taking part in our project and activities. 

 

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

• Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

• DRTT Code of Conduct

• Complaints Policy and Procedure

• Equality and Diversity Policy

• Safer Recruitment Policy

 

SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Name: Neil Paris

Email: neil.paris [AT] deeprootstalltrees.org

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Name: Simon Steptoe

Email: simon.steptoe [AT] deeprootstalltrees.org

 

Senior Lead for Safeguarding and Child Protection

Name: Di Goldsmith (Chair)

 

OTHER INFORMATION

If a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger or missing, the police should be contacted directly and/or an ambulance called using 999.

 

A) CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING

Referral teams – West and North Northamptonshire

All non-emergency referrals to the Designated Officer (formerly known as the Local Authority Designated Officer or LADO) should be through the MASH on: 0300 126 7000 (Mon-Fri 8:00 – 18:00). Out-of-hours support can be obtained at: 01604 626 938

 

Email enquiries: 

• MASH@northamptonshire.gcsx.gov.uk 

• prevent@northants.pnn.police.uk 

• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

 

B) VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

If the adult resides in North Northamptonshire, non-urgent and non-emergency referrals should be made via the following online form, available here:

https://northamptonshire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Complete_an_adult_safeguarding_notification___NNC

 

All non-emergency but URGENT referrals should be made to North Northamptonshire Council Customer Service Centre which will direct you to the relevant department: 0300 126 3000

 

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

If the adult resides in West Northamptonshire, non-urgent and non-emergency referrals should be made via the following online form, available here:

https://northamptonshire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Complete_an_adult_safeguarding_notification___WNC

 

All non-emergency but URGENT referrals should be made to West Northamptonshire Council Customer Service Centre which will direct you to the relevant depart: 0300 126 7000

 

GENERAL (covering both counties)

Out-of-hours support can be obtained at: 01604 626938

General enquiries can be addressed via email at: adultcarencc@northamptonshire.gov.uk