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Camden MASH Team

Information about Camden Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub for practitioners.

Camden MASH Team

The Adults MASH Team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) model provides an entry point for new safeguarding concerns and referrals entering Adult Social Care (ASC). Adult’s MASH is responsible for processing all referrals for people not known to the service, which includes making decisions on the most suitable response based on the person’s needs.  MASH will evaluate risk to people and address urgent safety needs.

A process map regarding Safeguarding referrals to MASH has been developed to outline the steps to be followed and to support your understanding.  

The adults MASH team (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub) is a made up of:

  • Four social workers and a screening officer
  • A manager
  • A service manager

The Team currently works on the basis of virtual partnerships, rather than co-location, and staff work in a hybrid way from 5PS and home.

The current model work with key partners such as Children’s MASH, the Clinical Commissioning Group, Camden Housing, Mental Health, Metropolitan Police, Community Safety, the Voluntary sector, and other partners to assess the risk and information received and make decisions about safeguarding concerns.

Contact: [email protected]

Camden SAPB Multi Agency Safeguarding Adults Referral Form

Last updated: 16 August 2024