Safeguarding

Our Parish 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’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 , Julian Ward on 07775 446391.

Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, 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/)

Our local Police area is Durham- contactable on 101 and our council area is also Durham and you can call Social Care Direct on 03000 267 979

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.