Local Councils’ and National contacts

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 Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, or if necessary report the matter to your Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police.

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Mandy McPhee 07875757396 or m.mcphee@hereford.anglican.org

Please see below for useful contact numbers:

Herefordshire Council Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Children – 01432 260800
Adult – 01432 260715 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 0330 123 9309 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

Shropshire County Council Child or Adult Concern – 0345 678 9021 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 0345 678 9040 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

Telford and Wrekin County Council – Family Connect Child or Adult Concern – 01952 385385 (week day office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 01952 676500 (after 5pm, weekends and Public Holidays)

Powys County Council Child or Adult Concern – 01597 827666 (day time)
Emergency Duty Team – 0845 054 4847 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

Worcestershire County Council Children- 01905 822666 Adult–1905 768053 (weekday office hours)
Emergency Duty Team – 01905 768020 (after 5 pm, weekends and Public Holiday)

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Child line (help line for children): 0800 11 11

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141