SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Dean: St Oswald 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, PSO. The Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Clare Chittenden, telephone number 01946 861089 who should be contacted regarding any concerns relating to children or vulnerable adults. 
The PCC has adopted the Church Of England Policy "Promoting a Safer Church", a copy of which which can be viewed on the Church noticeboard or discussed with Clare.

IN CHURCH 
The door of St Oswald's is always unlocked and open to all 24/7. Each month we have formal Worship at 11.00 a.m. on the 2nd Sunday (Morning Prayer) and on the 4th Sunday (Holy Communion), whilst on the 1st and 3rd Sundays the Church is manned by local Worship leaders from 10.00 a.m. for an hour of personal meditation, contemplation and quiet conversation.