Welfare Officers

The Welfare Officers for Newbiggin GC:

*Unappointed

The role of the Welfare Officer is to take the lead in the Club on welfare and protection issues and ensure the appropriate action is taken when there is a
potential /alleged abuse, bullying or poor practice. It is not their role to investigate fully any allegations made. The Welfare Officer will undertake
Child Protection training provided by national golfing bodies and others. Child protection concerns will be reported to the police/Social Services Department as appropriate.

You may wish to contact England Golf Lead Safeguarding officer, on 01526 351824 or safeguarding@englandgolf.org.

If the England Golf Lead Safeguarding Officer is not available and a delay cannot be justified, please seek advice from the local County Council Safeguarding Adults Team, or County Council Social Care-Emergency Duty Team.