It’s feared people in Somerset are NOT coming forward quickly enough to report suspected child abuse.

New figures out today reveal two hundred and thirty three people from the county contacted the NSPCC with their concerns in which action had to be taken...but almost a third waited at least a month to come forward.

A new campaign’s now underway to get people to act immediately if they’re worried about any child.

Amanda Boyle, director of TV show Skins, has made a viral film backing the campaign - and says people can feel anxious about raising the alarm.

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