"The parish of St Michael and All Angels Witton Gilbert 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Our Safeguarding Officer for the Parish of Witton Gilbert and Sacriston is:

David Wilcox Tel: 07769 156 747, Email: [email protected]

Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is;

Beth Miller Tel 07968 034075 email [email protected]