Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
What is the MASH?
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in South Tyneside was established in 2014 to improve the way agencies work together to protect children. It brings professionals from different organisations into one team to share information quickly and make timely decisions about safeguarding concerns.
Who Works in the MASH?
The MASH includes representatives from:
- Children’s Social Care
- Northumbria Police
- Health Services
- Education
- Other key safeguarding partners
What is its Purpose?
The MASH exists to:
- Improve information sharing between agencies
- Assess risk and vulnerability promptly
- Decide the right level of intervention for children and families
- Ensure consistent application of threshold guidance
How to Contact the MASH
If you are a professional and need to make a safeguarding referral:
- Phone: 0191 424 5010
- Email: frontdoor@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Out of Hours: 0191 456 2093
You can also complete the Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF) online: HERE
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