Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility: we all need to be aware that this can be an issue anywhere, and that it may affect anyone: in the towns or the country; rich or poor; young or old; male or female, whatever one's background and culture.
The welfare of any vulnerable person —child or adult—must always be paramount, no matter how uncomfortable that may be, because only then can we create a church that is safer for everyone.
Bishop Robert's vision for the Diocese of Exeter is that we grow in Prayer, Make new Disciples, and Serve the People of Devon with joy as a church. Safeguarding underpins each of these aims and is vital to the spiritual development and fulfilment of the people coming into our churches and all who we meet and serve in our communities.
If you have ANY questions or anxieties about a situation, in the first instance please contact;
Team Safeguarding Officers
AbbotsBickington Safeguarding officer:
Bradworthy Safeguarding Officer:
Bulkworthy Safeguarding Officer:
Bradford Safeguarding Officer:
Cookbury Safeguarding Officer:
Sutcombe Safeguarding Officer:
Milton Damerel Safeguarding Officer:
Thornbury Safeguarding Officer: Gina Finch 07821 478337
Putford Safeguarding Officer:
or contact
Revd Mark James
The New Rectory, Bradworthy, Holsworthy EX22 7TG
Tel: 01409 251015
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:
We are here to listen. You will not have to take any responsibilities on your shoulders alone, and you will not have to act alone, there are other agencies that do this,that is their job.
It is always better to share a concern and to talk it through with someone . . . . . . who will then make a decision about what is the best thing to do next.
IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM?
If you believe somebody is at immediate risk of harm or that a crime has been committed, dial 999.
If you have serious concerns about an individual’s well-being, you should contact the relevant agencies:
Concerns about children Devon Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 0345 155 1071
Concerns about adults Devon - Care Direct: 0345 155 1007
Domestic Abuse Devon helpline for professionals and individuals: 0345 155 1074
Rape Crisis National: 0808 802 9999 Devon & Torbay: 01392 204174
Children who want to speak to someone about any concerns they have can call Childline: 0800 11 11
Please notify your Parish Safeguarding Representative and/or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team after contacting any of these agencies.