The parish of Upper Stour 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 of Salisbury’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 (The Reverend Dr. Graham Southgate on 01747 476316) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Mr. Jem Carter on 07469 857888 or call ‘thirtyone:eight’ from Friday 5pm until Monday 8am on 0303 0031111 to raise or report safeguarding concerns). 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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