How do I report a safeguarding concern or allegation?

Children and adults deserve the best care that the Church can provide.

If a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm...
remove yourself from any danger, then immediately call the emergency services on 999.

Otherwise, please report any safeguarding concern or allegation to one or more of the following people:

Safeguarding Officer at your local church - see the noticeboard or website for contact details
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - see your diocesan website for contact details
Local social care team - see your local council website for contact details
National helplines - see below

Never do nothing.

National helplines

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
Stop it Now – 0808 1000 900
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141