What is Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM)?
MARM is a multi-agency approach, used where adults are at high risk of harm but don’t meet criteria for statutory adult safeguarding.
MARM brings together professionals from agencies like health, social care, police, housing and others. It can also include the adult at risk, their family, friends or other supporters involved in their life.
MARM helps the adult stay at the centre of the process. The framework helps professionals work together to understand risks and find ways to reduce them, particularly with complex cases.
MARM Notification Process
This local addition to 4LSAB policy aims to ensure that the MARM framework is understood and consistently applied by organisations across the Isle of Wight. Data collected will support the continued development of the MARM process and improvements in outcomes and experience for adults at risk.
If you are the lead agency for a MARM, please notify the IOW SAB by following these steps:
Complete our MARM Meeting Notification form
An easy complete form to let us know who attended the meeting, any risks or protected characteristics, and meeting outcomes.
To access the Notification form:
- scan the QR code
- use this link: MARM Notification Form
- follow the link on the MARM Flowchart
Complete the MARM feedback form with the adult
This lets the adult, and any supporters such as carers or family members, give feedback on a MARM meeting they attended.
To access the MARM feedback form:
- use this link: MARM Feedback form
- follow the link on the MARM Flowchart
MARM Co-Ordinator
For support with the MARM framework, including:
- advice on tools, tips or guides
- MARM training: individuals/groups, in person/Teams
- shadowing MARM meetings and providing feedback
Sarah Cooke, Multi-Agency Risk Management Co-ordinator
e-mail: MARM@iow.gov.uk
telephone: (01983) 821000 Ext: 6718
mobile: 07815 007705 (Tuesday to Friday)
Working days: Tuesdays-Fridays 8.30am to 5pm (Fri. 4.30pm)
MARM Directory of Agencies
- Agency contacts for use when arranging MARM meetings (not for routine contact)
- Details are considered up to date on the day of sharing [last updated: 20/11/2025]
MARM Resources
4LSAB MARM (Multi-Agency Risk Management) Framework
4LSAB MARM Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework (PDF, June-2023)
The Framework accompanies the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Guidance & gives guidance on managing cases relating to adults where there is a high level of risk.
MARM Framework Toolkit documents
4LSAB Quick Guide to Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM)
One Minute Guide to the 4LSAB MARM Framework
4LSAB Guidance on chairing MARM meetings
What to Expect if you are attending a MARM meeting (2023)
Proposed MARM Agenda – Minutes
4LSAB MARM Chronology Template (PDF, June 2023)
Preparing for a MARM meeting
MARM Summary (PDF) – used at the IOW SAB Conference Sept 2024
MARM Meeting Detailed Invitation to professionals
MARM-Meeting-Generic-Invitation-to-professionals
MARM Meeting Letter to the Person at Risks Key Representative
MARM Prompt Tool (October 2020)
MARM Report Template for Agencies/Organisations who cannot attend a MARM meeting (June 2022)
Quick Guide to Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) (IOW SAB version, October 24)
Holding a MARM meeting
MARM Attendance and Confidentiality Statement MARM (March 2020)
Making your MARM Action Plans SMARTer (June 2022)
Quick Guide: Managing conflict during MARM meetings
Quick Guide: Tips for effective MARM meetings
Quick Guide: Making a Difference (Guide for adults giving feedback on a MARM meeting)
MARM Meeting Notification Form (Word version, March 2025)
General Resources
Information sharing – Lawful basis and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (June 2022)
One-Minute Guide to Meetings (Aug 2024)
Quick Guide: Consent and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Quick Guide: Getting the best out of virtual meetings (PDF, 2022)
Quick Guide: Mental Capacity Act – Five Statutory Principles
Quick Guide: On the Day of the Meeting (PDF, 2022: Easy Read guide to virtual meetings)
Quick Guide: Six Statutory Safeguarding Principles
Quick Guide: The 7 Caldicott Principles
Quick Guide: When a safeguarding concern does not lead to a Section 42 enquiry (PDF, Nov 24)
Isle of Wight SAB MARM Podcast
A brief overview of the MARM framework, how it relates to Safeguarding, and when to use it. Details of what a good MARM meeting should look like, and where to find further information.
Professional Resources
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