"Our parish of Gateshead: St Helen 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 Durham’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 .. or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor  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."

To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Helen Low Fell please contact either

- the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Pauline Campbell 07946 263 021    [email protected]

- The parish is in vacancy:-

 contact Churchwardens Tony Gunning 0191 487 4424 :  Helen Jones 0191 420 4951

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:

Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mobile: 07968 034075

For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/)