The parish of Hoxne: St Peter & St Paul with St Edmund is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Helen Joslin on 07894 562172 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway, on 07785 621319 or e-mail safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.  Further information can be found on the Diocesan website Promoting a Safer Church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich.