The parish of Easington 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 Mrs Loraine Dodds 

The Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Beth Miller 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."

It is very important to us as a church family that everyone feels safe and supported. If you would like to see our Diocesan policy it can be found on the diocesan website in the https://durhamdiocese.org/safeguarding-abuse-concerns

St Mary's Safeguarding officer is Mrs Loraine Dodds

email - [email protected]

Phone - 0191 5271201

Minister - Revd Lucy Moss

email: [email protected]

phone - 0191 7117107

Or you can contact our Diocesan Safeguarding officer Beth Miller

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Cuthbert House

Stonebridge

Durham

DH1 3RY

T: 01388 604515

Mobile: 07968034075

email - [email protected] OR [email protected]

If you are unable to speak to the Safeguarding Adviser and a child, young person or adult is at immediate risk of harm please call 999.