Safeguarding Contacts
If there is an immediate risk of harm to an individual you should dial 999 and report your concern to the police.
Safeguarding Response Guidance During Covid-19 Isolation – Concerns for Vulnerable Adults
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Charles Pitman 01392 345909 Mobile: 07889 542640
Email Charlie
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Phillip Parker 01392 294969
Email Phill
In addition to safeguarding concerns, please contact Phill for queries concerning Safer Recruitment and the DBS process.
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
James May 01392 345910
Email James
Training Enquiries and DBS Co-ordinator
Hilary Burrow 01392 294975
Email Hilary
General Enquiries
For general safeguarding enquiries, please use this email address.
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 | Plymouth Children’s Services:01752 308600Out of hours:01752 346784 | Torbay Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):01803 208100 |
Concerns About Adults
Devon – Care Direct:0345 155 1007 | Plymouth Adult Services:01752 668000Out of hours:01752 346984 | Torbay Safeguarding Adults Team:01803 219700 |
Domestic Abuse
Devon Domestic Abuse Service:0345 155 1074 | Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service:01752 252033 | Torbay Domestic Abuse Service:01803 698869 |
Rape Crisis
Devon & Torbay:01392 204174 | National:0808 802 9999 | Devon & Torbay:01392 204174 |
Please notify your Parish Safeguarding Representative and/or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team after contacting any of these agencies.
If you need to talk to someone about abuse that may have happened to you, the Church has worked with the NSPCC to set up a confidential helpline: 0800 389 5344.
Children who want to speak to someone about any concerns they have can access online support through the Childline website or can call Childline for free on 0800 11 11
If you are looking for a local support service, Devon & Cornwall’s Victim Care website has a comprehensive directory of organisations and services that can advise, direct or support you.
