
Safeguarding Contacts
- If there is an immediate risk of harm to an individual you should dial 999 and report your concern to the police.
- If you have a safeguarding enquiry or wish to discuss a safeguarding concern please call 01392 294929 or send us an email. If your call is not answered, please leave a message and one of the team will get back to you. If we assess your concern as urgent, we will endeavour to get back to you on the same day. Emails and voicemails are monitored throughout the day.
Diocesan Director of People and SafeguardingAnthea Carter-Savigear |
Tel: 01392 294947Email Anthea |
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Diocesan Safeguarding AdviserCosta Nassaris |
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Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding AdviserJames May |
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Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding AdviserRebecca Lane |
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Safeguarding Administrator and DBS CoordinatorRuth Putnam |
Tel: 01392 294929Email Safeguarding Training EnquiriesEmail DBS Enquiries |
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Making referrals to statutory agencies
If you need to report a serious concern about a child or young person and are unable to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, or are simply happy to make the initial referral to the relevant statutory agency, please do so using the contact details below. However, please notify your Parish Safeguarding Representative and/or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team after contacting any of these 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 |
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.
Seeking to raise a concern or make a complaint about your experience of the safeguarding provision in the Diocese of Exeter?
If you have a concern about the service being provided by the Diocese of Exeter with regard to Safeguarding, we are open to feedback and would encourage you to phone 01392 294969 or email Costa Nassaris, the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, to discuss your concerns.