Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Safeguarding is Everyone's Responsibility

East Durham Lions are fully aligned with the Basketball England Safeguarding and Wellbeing policies.

A copy of these can be found on the link below -

If you have a concern to raise on any East Durham Lions affiliated program or activities which you, or your child are participating in, you can speak to our designated Safeguard Lead- Louise Wylie or email her at welfare.durhambasketball@gmail.com

If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk please contact:

Police – 999 (Emergency)

Police – 101 (Non-Emergency)

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 (24 hour helpline) or help@nspcc.org.uk​

Basketball England Safeguarding Contacts:

safeguardingbasketball@basketballengland.co.uk – 0300 600 1170