Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Erin Hawkin, Parish Safeguarding Officer for the Stiperstones benefice. Erin may be contacted with any concerns or questions at [email protected] or you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Carl Steventon on 07593817717 [email protected]

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care 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)

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)

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)

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