Our Bishops are committed to the wellbeing of clergy spouses and partners and want to ensure that practical and emotional and spiritual support is available for all.
Please do not hesitate to be in contact with Bishop Guli, your Area Bishop, your Archdeacon or Area Dean if you are in need of help or advice.
- Contact details for the Bishop of Chelmsford
- Contact details for the Barking Area Team
- Contact details for the Bradwell Area Team
- Contact details for the Colchester Area Team
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Counselling service
Clergy spouses, partners and children have access to the Diocesan Couselling Service.
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Family friendly, welfare and wellbeing policies
- Details of our family friendly, and welfare and wellbeing polices are given in the handbook
- For those living in Diocesan provided housing, you can find details of our policies including what is provided and how to access maintenance. Visit our housing web page.
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Bishop's Visitors - support for marriage and partnership breakdown
A Bishop’s Visitor supports the spouse or partner of clergy in the event of a marriage or partnership facing difficulties or coming to an end.
Their role is to help identify your needs according to your situation, and signpost specialist support where that may be helpful.
If you want to speak in confidence with a Bishops’ Visitor please email any of the following people directly: