A statement from Bishop Richard Jackson

It is essential that all those who visit our churches or any of our events and services should be safe and feel safe. Here you can find the contacts to report any safeguarding concern and learn about our policies and procedures.

If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a safeguarding adviser, or if necessary, report the matter to your local authority social care services or the police without delay.

Our safeguarding lead is Judith Wiggins and you can always contact her on 07976 432168 / 01989 567443 if you have any concerns. Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding officer is Lisa Anderson on 07999 028076.

Other useful numbers

POLICE: 999

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL MULTI AGENCY SAFEGUARDING HUB:
CHILDREN – 01432 260800  (weekday office hours)       
ADULT – 01432 260715  (weekday office hours) 
EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM – 0330 123 9309 (after 5pm, weekends and public holidays)                                     

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

CHILDLINE (helpline for children): 0800 11 11

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 0808 2000 247

HOURGLASS SERVICES (helpline for the elderly, formerly Action on Elder Abuse): 0808 2000 247

HEREFORD DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TEAM:
Lisa Anderson, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: lisa.anderson@hereford.anglican.org • 07999 028076
Karen Evans, DBS Administrator/Safeguarding Training Administrator dbsadmin@hereford.anglican.org • 01432 373317
Carl Steventon, Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: safeguarding@hereford.anglican.org • 07593817717

Our Benefice has wholeheartedly embraced the recommendations of the Church of England’s publication Safeguarding e-manual and our PCCs have adopted the Hereford Diocese Parish Safeguarding Statement (2017).