Safeguarding
The parish of Avening 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 Gloucester’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.Contact our local nominated safeguarding officer for advice:
Jackie Ellis. Email: [email protected] Tel: 07974 107779
Need to contact the police?
Dial 999 in an emergency or dial 101 for non-emergencies
Concerned about the welfare of a child or young person?
Gloucestershire Children’s Help Desk: 01452 426565
Out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team: 01452 614194
NSPCC free 24/7 helpline: 0808 800 5000
Concerned about the welfare of a vulnerable adult?
Adult Social Care Help Desk: 01452 426868
Out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team: 01452 614194
Diocesan contacts are:
01452 835516 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)07944 680320 (Out of hours, Mon-Fri)
Out of hours: Phone cover for advice/guidance over weekends and bank holidays is provided by the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
If someone is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, please remove yourself from any danger, then immediately contact the emergency services by calling 999.