Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING

The PCC of St Peter’s Church, Withington, fully adopts the House of Bishops’ “Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement”.

Vici Whittall, Benefice Safeguarding Officer. 07432 656687

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary, report the matter to your Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carl Steventon 07593 817717

Please see below for useful contact numbers:

Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Children – 01432 260800 Adult – 01432 260715 (week day office hours)

Emergency Duty Team – 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Child line (help line for children): 0800 11 11

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141