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Safeguarding, Support, Advice and Guidance for children, young people and families


The Multi-Agency Support and Safeguarding Hub (MASSH) brings together professionals from social care, health, education and police to respond to concerns about children and young people.  

We provide: 

  • Safeguarding response for children at risk 

  • Help and Support (Family Help)

  • Advice and guidance for professionals, families and the public

What services are accessed through the MASSH?

  • Safeguarding concerns about a child

  • Family Help. This includes:

    • youth work

    • family support work

    • Supporting Change in Partnership (SCIP)

    • Early Support

    • Portage

  • Child exploitation

  • Private Fostering notifications

  • Occupational Therapy 

All requests are received through our online form, where they are reviewed and triaged to the most appropriate support.

Please refer to the Cornwall Continuum of Need prior to making an online referral for form for safeguarding or family help. 

Getting advice and guidance 

If you are unsure what support is needed call 0300 123 1116 for advice. We can help you decide whether to submit an online form or access support directly from another service.

Outside of our office hours you can call 01208 251300. The Out Of Hours team covers: 

  • week days from 5.15pm (4.45pm Fridays) until 8.45am

  • weekends from 4.45pm on Friday until 8.45am the following Monday

  • all public holidays 

If you have immediate concerns or are worried about a child’s or young persons’ safety and or well being 

Complete an online referral form

or call 0300 123 1116

You may also find help from other services using the button below

Find other support 

Already working with a social worker or Family Help Worker? 

If a child / young person has an allocated social worker or family help worker, please contact that practitioner directly rather than make a new referral / request into the MASSH.

Need help?

Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.

Use our contact us form