MARM - Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board (IOWSAB)

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.

See the whole process on our MARM Flowchart

For queries about the MARM framework, please email: MARM@iow.gov.uk

MARM Notification Process

Our local addition to 4LSAB policy aims to promote understanding and consistent application of the MARM framework across the Isle of Wight. Data collected will help the continued development of the MARM process and improvements in outcomes and experiences for adults at risk.
If you are the lead agency for a MARM, please notify us by following these two simple steps:

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STEP 1

Complete our MARM Meeting Notification form

Let us know who attended the meeting, any risks/protected characteristics, and meeting outcomes.

STEP 2

Complete a MARM feedback form with the adult

This lets the adult, or their supporters (e.g. carers or family members) give feedback on a MARM meeting they attended.

MARM Resources

MARM Contacts

MARM Directory of Agencies (March 2026)

For use when arranging MARM meetings (Not for routine contact. Updated quarterly)

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)