Our parish of Whitfield and Ninebanks 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 Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Director of Safeguarding 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
Ros Ronaldson, on 07957 854276 or [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker:
(Jill Thirlaway) [email protected].

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.

Details are here