Like the Church of England as a whole,we as a parish are committed to the safeguarding of children,young people and adults.We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies (http://churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/promotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf);our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Ursula Martell,who can be reached on [email protected] Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA), Jill Thirlaway, Diocesan Caseworker safeguarding @newcastle.anglican.org .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.