The MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) was launched in March 2015. It is designed to be a central point for the screening, gathering, sharing and analysing of information about children who may be at risk of harm or who may need support services.
Organisations that work in the MASH
The MASH is made up of professionals from a range of agencies including:
- Durham’s Children and Young People Service
- Durham Police
- Health Agencies
- Education
- Harbour (domestic abuse service)
- Humankind
All of these professionals are employed by their agency to work in partnership with Durham’s Children’s Social Care, sitting alongside social workers in a single location to remove potential barriers and speed up the sharing of information. Virtual links also exist with other key agencies who are asked to provide information when necessary.
More information
You can find out more information about the MASH on the Child Protection page on the Durham County Council website which includes a ‘frequently asked questions’ document about MASH.