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DBS changes September 2026 – Why the removal of ‘Supervision Exemption’ matters for Religious Life

DBS changes September 2026 – Why the removal of ‘Supervision Exemption’ matters for Religious Life

Professionals

Our Work with Safeguarding Professionals

The RLSS works closely with lots of professional bodies to ensure that safeguarding within the Church is effective and transparent.

Below is a list of the common professionals we have contact with. If you are wanting to contact RLSS but are not included in the list below, we still want to hear from you, please get in touch with our safeguarding team.

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Police/Operation Hydrant

We work across all areas of justice including legal and probation.
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LADOs

If a case needs referring to a LADO we will do so and cooperate in any investigations needed, including giving details of internal safeguarding investigations.

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Other Church Bodies

RLSS work closely with other Catholic bodies such as Bishops Conference, CSSA, Diocesan Safeguarding Teams.
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Social Services & Adult Care

We work with both child and adult social service teams to ensure the welfare of children and adults at risk is paramount at all times.
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Disclosure and Barring Service

RLSS work with DBS to ensure that all Religious have the checks they need and any information needed is passed back to DBS teams.
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Interfaith Safeguarding Groups

RLSS also work with faith based safeguarding groups which include representations from all major faith groups
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Therapeutic Services

RLSS support those with lived or living experience of abuse to find the counselling support they might need. We will help to ensure the support is right for the individual.

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Advocates

RLSS encourage advocates for those who have lived or living experience of abuse to make contact on behalf of the individuals they support. As an advocate, you can accompany those you support or if you have their consent, you may contact us on another person’s behalf.
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Charity Commission

Most of our members are charities and as such we work closely with the charity commission.

Reporting Abuse or Safeguarding Concerns

If you have experienced abuse or have any safeguarding concerns, we encourage you to reach out through our Make Contact With Us link below. All reports are taken seriously and handled with sensitivity, confidentiality, and care.

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