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If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.

The Catholic Church in England and Wales must report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, no matter whether the abuse happened recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or dead.

If you are in any role within the Catholic Church in England and Wales, you must refer allegations directly to the safeguarding office for your diocese or religious life group.

If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police and also to the safeguarding office in your diocese (you can find the right safeguarding office for you by using the interactive map.)

You can also call us at CSSA on  0207 901 1920 or email  admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk.

Our CSSA team will immediately pass safeguarding concerns to the local Church safeguarding office for further action.  Where appropriate, we can refer issues directly to the statutory authorities.

Neither the CSSA nor the safeguarding offices in England and Wales provide an emergency or 24 hour service, but our messages will guide you where to go if you are calling out of office hours.