Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) is an approach to managing cases relating to adults where there is a high level of risk, but the circumstances may sit outside of the statutory Adult Safeguarding framework and for which a multi-agency approach would be beneficial. The approach is key in prevention and early intervention when working with complex individuals.
The MARM framework is a 4LSAB approach that brings together professionals from health, social care, the police, housing and other agencies at a senior level. This could include the adult, family members and friends who have a legitimate relationship with the adult.
The Framework supports the Adult to remain at the centre of the MARM process, and will be useful to professionals working with Adults who are experiencing a high level of risk of harm from events and circumstances.
For MARM advice, help, support, guidance or training, contact:
Sarah Cooke – MARM Co-Ordinator
Telephone: 07815 007705
E-mail: sarah.cooke@iow.gov.uk
Working hours: Tuesdays 8.30am-5pm and Fridays 8.30am-4.30pm
4LSAB MARM Framework Toolkit
This 4LSAB Toolkit has been developed to support the MARM Framework and includes:
- template letters to send out when calling a MARM meeting
- a guide to Chairing MARMS
- agenda and minute templates.
These documents are not mandatory but may be useful if your agency does not already have something in place.
MARM Directory of Agencies
- Details of this directory may be shared for the purpose of setting a MARM meeting and not for routine contact.
- Details are only up to date on the day of sharing
- Regular updates will be made to the directory
MARM Guidance
Guidance and support documents for calling and chairing MARM meetings
MARM Tools
A collection of tools and templates to help with MARM meeting structures.
Isle of Wight SAB MARM Podcast
Our podcast gives a brief overview of what a MARM is, how it relates to Safeguarding, when it should be used, what a good MARM meeting should look like, and where you can find further information if you need it.
This can be used as a training resource for both front line staff and managers, individuals or teams. This information is suitable for any agency including Adult Social Care, NHS Trust, GPs, Probation, Housing, Voluntary sector, Drug & Alcohol services, Residential or Nursing homes
MARM Quick Guides
This section contains a series of short guides on MARM- related topics.