Our Commitment
Safety-first services for veterans, families, and communities across all settings.
Bringing dogs and veterans together to address mental health needs is at the heart of our mission, and it must always be delivered professionally and safely. Safeguarding is a core responsibility across all programmes and interactions.
Our safeguarding approach is both robust and transparent. Everyone acting on behalf of Veterans With Dogs receives regular safeguarding training and knows how to recognise concerns and respond promptly and correctly by following clearly defined procedures.
Safeguarding is embedded in our values and daily practice. We ask all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold these standards so our services operate within a culture of safety, protection, and trust.
Download our Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Groups and Adults Policy (PDF, August 2025).
For advice, support, or to raise a safeguarding concern, please contact our Safeguarding Lead Anthea Langshaw via anthea.langshaw@veteranswithdogs.org.uk or ring 01626 798030.
Clear Responsibilities
Everyone acting for Veterans With Dogs is trained to identify and report concerns.
Prompt Action
Concerns are taken seriously and followed up using defined procedures.
Raise a safeguarding concern
If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services. For non‑urgent safeguarding concerns related to our work, please contact our Safeguarding Lead using the details above, or visit our Contact page.
