Safeguarding

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Immediate Risk If you are concerned that a child or vulnerable adult may be at immediate risk, contact the Police		Tel: 999 and ask for the Police
*Out of Hours Service* If you need immediate advice or help on Monday to Friday 6pm – 8am or on weekend and Bank Holidays		Tel: 0300 555 1373
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Ringwood Benefice is made up of two parishes who both have thier own respective Parish Safeguarding Officers.		Elizabeth Halford Parish Safeguarding Officer for Ringwood with Ellingham & Harbridge Tel: 01425 489898 Email Elizabeth
		Hilary Cooper Parish Safeguarding Officer for St Leonards & St Ives Tel: 01425 489898 Email Hilary
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Team: The parishes of Ringwood with Ellingham & Habridge and St Leonards & St Ives, are part of the Diocese of Winchester who have a dedicated safeguarding team who can be contacted with any concerns. Click here for Safeguaring page on the Diocese of Winchester website.		Jacqui Rowlands Diocese of Winchester Safeguarding Manager Tel: 01962 737317 Email Jackie

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Ringwood Benefice subscribes to the safeguarding policies and guidelines of the Church of England and is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

Ringwood Benefice ensures that everyone working with children, young people and vulnerable adults has a current DBS certificate. We continuously reinforce the message that the safeguarding, care and nurture of all within our churches and activities is the responsibility of everyone.

Useful Links & Documents	Parish Safeguarding Handbook
	Ringwood with Ellingham & Harbridge Safeguarding Policy
	St Leonard and St Ives Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding

SG Contacts

Key Contacts

SG Useful Documents

Ringwood Benefice subscribes to the safeguarding policies and guidelines of the Church of England and is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

Useful Links & Documents