County Welfare Officer

I am pleased to serve as the County Welfare Officer using my previous experience as a Police Officer having served with Metropolitan Police Service in London and a paramedic with the London Ambulance service. During the latter years I became involved in the Youth and Community Section delivering schools involvement programmes on the law, drugs, and personal safety.

I have provided programmes and training both for police officers and members of the community on first aid, personal safety, and Crime Prevention information and I was also responsible for presenting the R.I.D.E. drugs education programme in schools to children aged from 9 to 18yrs.

The Kingston Police Cadet Unit, which is a youth programme for ages 15-19, was launched by me and a colleague.  I was responsible for training the cadets and successfully guided them through the Duke of Edinburgh programme for bronze and silver awards.

I currently teach all ages to achieve various health and safety qualifications Safety Compliance, Manual Handling, Fire Safety and First aid. I also serve as a First Responder for the East Midlands Ambulance Service which is a voluntary role.

I have completed a BTEC in special needs which I have found valuable when supporting less academically able individuals but also adults returning to learning.

I am a keen golfer and have been involved with the Nottinghamshire Nippers and the Golf sixes. My family including my grandson are keen golfers.

I look forward to providing support when required.

Email address: d.age@hotmail.co.uk

Telephone Number: 07973 839220

Alternatively, you can speak to someone at

Childline : 08001111

NSPCC : 0808 800 5000

England Golf: 01526 351 851 or safeguarding@englandgolf.org

Role

My role as the CWO is to take the lead in the county 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 my role to investigate fully any allegations made. I have undertaken Child Protection training provided by national golfing bodies and others. Child protection concerns will be reported to the police/Social Services Department as appropriate.

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