The parishes of the Okeford Benefice are 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 Representative. Our Benefice website and the Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Benefice Safeguarding Representative. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Representative, Mrs Sue Chandler on 01258 861432 or 07554 425971, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers:
Suzy Fletcher (Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm) on 07500 664800
Jeremy Carter (Tuesday – Friday 9am – 5pm) on 07469 857888
Weekend support (Friday 5pm – Monday 8am) on 0303 0031111

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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