You can contact the Children's First Response Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) if you are worried about child abuse or a child's wellbeing.
The Children's First Response MASH is a single point of contact for professionals or the public for advice and support about children at risk.
We can help if you:
- are worried about a child or a young person who is at risk of being hurt and abused
- know of a child or young person who is vulnerable and needs help
- want to know more about our support for children, young people and their families
- need support to agree an Early Help offer
If you are not sure if a child is at risk, you can talk to us or any professional who works with children, such as a teacher or health teacher. All professionals who work with children have a responsibility to make sure they are safe and will know how to help.
Contact the Children's First Response Hub
If you're a member of the public please telephone or e-mail the team.
If you are a professional, please complete the inter-agency referral form.
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Opening hours
We are open:
- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:15pm
- Friday, 8.30am to 4:45pm
Urgent help out of hours
Contact the children's out of hours service if you are worried about a child in need of urgent help, or if they are at serious risk of harm. If there is immediate danger, call 999.