Safeguarding in our churches
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Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.
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In the Parish: Wendy Francis,  Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01736 794801
In the Diocese: Andy Earl, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, [email protected]
Out of Hours - after 5pm and weekends: 01208 251300
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In emergency situation:
Local Authority Children’s Social Care: 0300 123 1116
Local Authority Adult’s Social Care: 0300 1234131