The parish of Slaley: St Mary the Virgin 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. 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.

If you need to talk to someone about a safeguarding issue you can contact one of our safeguarding officers:

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carol Butler 07825 167 016 [email protected]

If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.