Safeguarding
The parish of Dormington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer Ruth Hewison - 01432 850074The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) Carl Stevenson who advises our PSOs.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Carl Stevenson on 07593 817717.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services
Please see below for useful contact numbers:
Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub:
Children – 01432 260800 Adult – 01432 260715 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Child line (help line for children): 0800 11 11
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141