Our parish of Hepworth: St Peter's is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our benefice.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer Mrs Hilary Wordsworth-Sewell, 01359 221223 mobile 07776 418344, email: [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Karen Galloway, 07785 621319, [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

CLICK HERE FOR THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING LINK