The parish of Blidworth 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 Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child, young person, or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and the local authority's Children and Adult Services.

Ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact:
In the Parish: the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) - Mrs Clare Harris - email: [email protected] tel: 01623797952.

We refer all safeguarding information to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who can be contacted for advice via email: [email protected] or by phone 01636 817200 or via the website:https://southwell.anglican.org/contact-safeguarding/

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm or you have experienced abuse, please don't delay in reporting your concerns to the Police and or Social Care using the following numbers:
Police: Emergencies using 999 or 101 for non-urgent matters
Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):

Concerns relating to a child or vulnerable adult - 0300 500 8090

Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team for Children & Adults:

Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

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