01 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
MARM – Lunch and Learn sessions for 2026
These lunch and learn sessions cover aspects of the Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) process. Any agency, organisation or department can book the sessions.
Chairing a MARM Meeting
Topics covered will include:
- What is Multi-Agency Risk Management & when should it be applied
- Criteria for calling the MARM meeting
- Who should chair a MARM meeting
- The MARM process
- Preparing for and arranging a MARM meeting
- The MARM meeting itself
- Minutes of the MARM Meeting
- The importance of attending a MARM meeting
- Key points to remember about MARM
- Role of the MARM Co-ordinator
- MARM Framework and Toolkit
- Questions
MARM – a Brief Overview
- Do you work with adults with care or support needs?
- Do you work with adults experiencing unmanageable levels of risk?
- Would you like to gain a better understanding of the MARM Framework?
Course aims:
- To help staff understand the aims, purpose, and principles of MARM.
- This course is likely to be helpful to any professional who is working with adults experiencing an unmanageable level of risk as a result of circumstances which create the risk of harm.
Course trainer: Sarah Cooke, MARM Co-ordinator
Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in health and social care settings spanning 42 years. Her previous roles include Mental Health Act Manager, and Project & Programme Manager for the NHS. The MARM Co-ordinator role was introduced by the Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board in 2019 and now sits with the IW Council’s Adult Safeguarding Team.
If you are interested in booking a lunch and learn session with Sarah for you and your colleagues, please email sarah.cooke@iow.gov.uk
‘MARM vs Safeguarding : Navigating the Complexities’
There are plans to introduce ‘MARM vs Safeguarding : Navigating the Complexities’ classroom-based training during 2026. The dates of the training will be confirmed.