Safeguarding

Safeguarding Information

Mathon church PCC takes seriously the safegaurding of everyone who comes to church or who takes part in any Church events, groups or activities and is committed to following the House of Bishops’ Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement’

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 the Police

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Mandy McPhee 07875757396 or m.mcphee@hereford.anglican.org

Please see below for useful contact numbers:

Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Children – 01432 260800
Adult – 01432 260715 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team: Tel: 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC
Tel: 0808 800 5000

National Domestic Violence
Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Child line (help line for children)
Tel: 0800 11 11

Action on Elder Abuse
Tel: 0808 808 8141