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, please 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
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
Review the MARM Directory of Agencies (updated 03/12/2024)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework
This Framework sits alongside the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Guidance (Read the guidance on our Resources page) and provides guidance on managing cases relating to adults where there is a high level of risk.
4LSAB MARM Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework (PDF, June-2023)
The Framework 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.
IOW SAB Quick Guide to Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) (October 24)
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)
MARM Meeting Detailed Invitation to professionals
MARM-Meeting-Generic-Invitation-to-professionals
MARM Meeting Letter to the Person at Risks Key Representative
Proposed MARM Agenda – Minutes
4LSAB MARM Chronology Template (PDF, June 2023)
MARM Guidance
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 to find further information if you need it.
MARM Quick Guides
A series of short guides on MARM- related topics.