Wellbeing and Protection

Wellbeing and Protection

basketballscotland is committed to ensuring everyone who takes part in our sport should be able to participate in an inclusive and safe environment which promotes the welfare of all members by protecting them from harm, poor practice, exploitation, bullying and abuse. basketballscotland is committed to creating and maintaining safe and positive sports environments where people feel they can share concerns about their own, or other children, young people or adults, wellbeing and protection, without fear.

Key Contacts:

Gillian Strathearn | Safeguarding Lead

gillian.strathearn@basketball.scot 07522 547 074

The safeguarding inbox is monitored daily during office hours	safeguarding@basketball.scot
The safe recruitment inbox is monitored daily during office hours	pvg@basketball.scot

Local Authority Children Services office hours and out of hours numbers
Police	999 in an emergency. 111 for urgent medical advice and intervention
Children First	www.childrenfirst.org.uk
Children First Support Line	0800 28 22 23 or supportline@childrenfirst.org.uk
NSPCC Helpline	0808 800 5000 or help@NSPCC.org.uk
Childline	0800 11 11
SAMH	www.samh.org.uk
Breathing Space	0800 83 85 87 or www.breathingspace.scot