Our parish of Whittingham & Edlingham w Bolton Chapel 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 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 Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Jane Kartupelis. Call 07971 239502 or email: [email protected]. You can also contact 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.

The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please use the contact details on Reporting Abuse and Finding Support on the diocese website, which also includes emergency numbers for the police and local authority Children or Adults Services.

Diocese of Newcastle Safeguarding pages