Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

The Bridgend Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, or MASH, provides safeguarding services from both the council and our partners across the community in one place.

A MASH provides the opportunity for a higher standard of safeguarding by providing all professionals with more information on which to make better, more informed decisions.

The Bridgend MASH will enable earlier, higher-quality information sharing, analysis and decision-making. We take referrals from both professionals and members of the public.

The Bridgend MASH is made up of people from:

• children’s and adult services
• South Wales Police public protection unit
• education
• housing
• substance misuse and community drug and alcohol team
• probation and community rehabilitation
• health
• early help services
• mental health services

If you have any safeguarding concerns, or need to contact the Bridgend MASH, please contact:

Contact

Bridgend MASH

South Wales Police MASH Staff (PPU)

Phone: 01656 815808

Safeguarding Adults Team

Phone: 01656 642477

Initial Assessment and Advice (IAA) Team (Childrens Safeguarding)

Phone: 01656 642320

Email: mashcentra@bridgend.gov.uk

Secure email: mash@bridgend.gcsx.gov.uk

Early Help

Phone: 01565 815523
01656 642740
01656 815431

Email: earlyhelp@bridgend.gov.uk