If you have safeguarding concerns about the welfare of a child, young person or an adult, please email the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers for advice and support or phone 01905 732800.
If possible, please complete this referral form and attach it to your email – the team will contact you at the earliest opportunity.
*All WDBF email addreses end with "@cofe-worcester.org.uk" but have been partially hidden below to prevent spam.
Hilary Higton
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07495 060869
hhigton@cofe...
Delia Stokes
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07376 374380
dstokes@cofe...
Claire Arden
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07375 078677
carden@cofe...
Liz Toone
DBS / Safeguarding Administrator
01905 732811
dbsadmin@cofe...
Simon Hill
Youth Officer / Chair of Safeguarding Training Team
01905 732824
simon.hill@cofe...
External links for Safeguarding advice
- For further information on Safeguarding children including a helpline phone number for advice external to the diocese, the Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service may be helpful.
- For support and advice with regard to stopping child sexual abuse, the ‘Stop it Now’ website is very helpful.
- For advice on staying safe online in your homes and churches including concerns about social media, gaming platforms and tablet devices: CEOP’s ‘Think U know’ website has excellent resources for children, teenagers, teachers, parents and carers.
- For resources and support where you may be concerned about abuse of elderly, vulnerable adults, the ‘Action on Elder Abuse’ charity has a website and helpline for advice.
- For advice on domestic violence issues.
- Childline
- Parenting and Family Support