The parish of Chester: St Oswald & St Thomas of Canterbury is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance, Safer Recruitment, policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, David Lawson.                                                                                                                                        

The Diocese of Chester follows the House of Bishops' Policy and Practice Guidance. The Diocese of Chester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. These are published by the Church of England and can be found here

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) for support and advice. 

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local social services team

NSPCC 24 hour helpline 08088005000 free phone