Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Contact our local nominated safeguarding person for advice or to see our safeguarding policy: Mrs. Dawn Shepherd Tel:     07534 099807

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 Helpdesk:                                 01452 426868
Out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team:                    01452 614194

Useful numbers
Childline                                                                      0800  1111
Samaritans                                                                   08457 90 90 90

Diocesan contacts are:
Judith Knight, Head of Human Resources and Safeguarding
jknight@glosdioc.org.uk                                             01452 835526
Brett Riches, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
safeguarding@glosdioc.org.uk                          01452 835516 (Office hours) / 07944 680320 (Out of hours)

Out of hours cover on weekends is provided by thirtyone:eight – 0303 003 1111

Diocesan Safeguarding web pages are at https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/