Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

Statement provided in response to an item on Channel 4 news this evening about the Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath.

Redress scheme will be run independently of the Church

Safe Spaces is planned as a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse across the Church of England and the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

NEWS / The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, lead bishop on safeguarding has issued a statement today following various media comments on his recent contribution in the House of Lords regarding Bishop George Bell.

Safe Spaces, the free, independent national support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, have produced new posters for churches to signpost to their free confidential helpline.

Statements following the announcement that Bishop John Perumbalath will resign as Bishop of Liverpool.

A recent media report about the Church of England’s Redress Scheme contained inaccuracies and misleading information, which we are sorry has caused distress to survivors.

NEWS / Church of England welcomes appointment of new IICSA chair.

NEWS / Statement from the Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, lead bishop on safeguarding.