We seek to be a church that is safe for everyone, and so take safeguarding very seriously. 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 Group or Parish Safeguarding Adviser, the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, or if necessary, report the matter to your Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police. Useful contacts are shown below.

A nominated Church Safeguarding Officer has been appointed for each parish in the Wye-Dore group. Their contact details are posted in each church. Alternatively you may contact any of the following.

Wye-Dore parishes Group Co-ordinator: Julie Lunn, Upper Frogmore, Madley, Hereford; 01981 250108, or email her.  

Vicar: Revd. Simon Lockett, Madley vicarage,  01981 250245 (or email him)

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Mandy McPhee 07875 757396​

Further advice and contact numbers are provided on the diocesan website: visit https://www.hereford.anglican.org/Safeguarding/

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​Additional useful contact numbers:

Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Children – 01432 260800
Adult – 01432 260715 (weekday office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000​

Childline (helpline for children): 0800 11 11

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

​Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141