Concerned ABOUT THE SAfetY OF A CHILD OR ADULT?
If you are being abused or you are worried that a child/young person is at risk harm or abuse, contact Wandsworth’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Telephone: 020 8871 6622
- Telephone outside of normal office hours (after 5pm weekdays or on weekends): 020 8871 6000
- Email: mash@wandsworth.gov.uk
Wandsworth MASH Family and Community Service Children's Social Care, Children Services 2nd Floor Town Hall Extension Wandsworth High Street London SW18 2PU
The reception is open to the public 9.30am to 4.30pm.
In an emergency contact the Police by calling 999.
You could also call the NSPCC Freephone Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000.
If you are being abused
If someone is harming you there are lots of places you can get help. If something is worrying or making you scared it's important to talk to someone you trust. You can contact MASH for help or advice.
If you are a member of the public
If you have any immediate concerns about a child, contact MASH directly.
If you are a professional
If you believe there is an immediate need for a safeguarding response or want to assess whether a safeguarding referral is appropriate, get in touch with MASH.
Make a safeguarding referral to the MASH using the online Multi-Agency Referral form.
Further information
The Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Partnership also provides guidance and resources about child protection.
Other useful numbers
Domestic Violence Assist 0800 195 8699 dvassist.org.uk
Women’s Aid DV Helpline 0808 2000 247 womensaid.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line 0808 801 0327 mensadviceline.org.uk
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 galop.org.uk/domesticabuse pic.twitter.com/Naa9qbeW5A
