Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a priority for our local churches here in the Stiperstones Group.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary, report the matter to your Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police.

Stiperstones Group of Churches Safeguarding Officer: Erin Hawkin - [email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carl Steventon. Tel: 07593817717 or E-mail: [email protected] 

Please see below for other useful contact numbers:

Shropshire County Council

Child or Adult Concern – 0345 678 9021 (week day office hours)

Emergency Duty Team – 0345 678 9040 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

Telford and Wrekin County Council – Family Connect

Child or Adult Concern – 01952 385385 (week day office hours)

Emergency Duty Team – 01952 676500 (after 5pm, weekends and Public Holidays)

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

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)

Powys County Council

Child or Adult Concern – 01597 827666 (day time)

Emergency Duty Team – 0845 054 4847 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

Worcestershire County Council

Children – 01905 822666 Adult – 1905 768053 (weekday office hours)

Emergency Duty Team – 01905 768020 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)