Everybody is responsible for safeguarding and being safe. Our Code of Conduct sets the expectations on us all. Our club welfare officers play a key role in supporting all members to have a safe positive experience. They are members of the club committee. We have 2 welfare officers, Julie and Linzi.
If you have a worry, concern including related to safeguarding, discipline or conduct, they will help you work out what to do.
Mental health – We are not mental health experts, but the club does have a duty of care to support anyone in our sessions. We know, that often, small, everyday actions can make a big difference. We follow the Mind approach to Spot. Support. Signpost. This aims to help anyone, from volunteers to senior leaders, to:
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- Spot the signs someone may be struggling
- Support them, if you feel able to
- Signpost them to help and services
If you need a little support, here is who you can call:
Mind – phone 0300 123 3393 – open 9am to 6pm weekdays.
Samaritans – phone 116 123 – always open.
CALM (Campaign against living miserably) – phone 0800 58 58 58 – open 5pm to midnight.
The Mix for people under 25 – text THEMIX to 85258 – always open.
Women’s aid – a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Mankind initiative – the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. FREEPHONE 0808 800 1170 open weekdays (10am to 4pm)
Andy’s Man club – a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.
You can also find mental health, and well-being support on Council websites, including Leeds City Council and Wakefield Council.