If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary, report the matter to your Local Authority Social Care Services, or to the Police
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Carl Steventon 07593817717 safeguarding@hereford.anglican.org
The parishes within the Black Mountains Group Benefice are 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 Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) (07593817717) safeguarding@hereford.anglican.org who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police (999)
For any non-urgent safeguarding enquiries please contact the Diocesan Office on 01432 373300
Please see below for useful contact numbers:
Herefordshire Council Multi-Agency Hub:
Children 01432 260800 Adults 01432 260715 (Weekday office hours)
Emergency duty team 0330 123 9309 (after 5.00pm on weekdays, and on weekends and public holidays
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Childline (help line for children 0800 11 11
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
Action on elder abuse 0808 808 8141