United in Christ in South West Herefordshire

SAFEGUARDING

  • The Deanery of Abbeydore 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 Officers.
  • If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: Lisa Anderson on 07999 028076. 
  • To contact any other member of the safeguarding team team please click on the link here.
  • For any non-urgent safeguarding inquiries or in the event of Lisa being unavailable please contact the Diocesan Office on 01432 373300.
  • Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.
    National helplines:
    NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
    Childline – 0800 1111
    Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
    NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
    Samaritans – 116 123
    Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
    National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
    Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141