Quick tips for making a MASH contact

These are our quick tips when making a MASH contact.

• Consent should be obtained from the family to make the contact, unless it is a child protection matter and to seek consent would put the child at further risk of harm.
• The contact form should be completed as fully as possible, including:
  • Basic information about child’s name and date of birth
  • Family details including dates of birth and family household composition
  • Ethnicity and language of children and parents
  • Identification of adults with parental responsibility and surnames if they are not the same as the parents
  • Address and telephone number of the family and carers and any other significant adults and GP details
  • Schools or early year settings attended
  • Name of key professionals, such as health visitors, GP and any health professionals
  • Nature of the concerns including any family history known or available to referrer.
• Enquiries should always be made in writing and not by telephone.
• You should be clear about the nature of the enquiry and what support has already been offered.

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