Raising a family is the most important job anyone can do. It has amazing rewards but it can also be very challenging.
Your local Multi Agency Support Teams (MAST) are here for you and your family should you need some extra help. Contact your local MAST to find out more about how we can help.
Refer to MAST
The screening teams in MAST respond to requests for a service about a child or young person. We also have social workers for prevention and intervention as well as duty team managers. Screening workers will:
- provide advice and guidance to other professionals
- identify whether a family can be supported through existing local services, if further support is needed or a more detailed assessment is required
- identify any immediate Child Protection concerns that may need a social work assessment
- respond to requests for a service from Social Care for a family
- request a service
If you want to request a service from MAST, or our partners, you can complete an Early Help Assessment Part 1 form.
However, if the needs of the family are more complex, you should complete a Family CAF. If you're unsure, contact us for advice on how to request a service.
School or childcare provider: request group work
If you are a school or childcare provider and would like to request group work to support a number of children, please complete the group work request form and send to us.
Our core offer
The MAST core offer has been revised in line with the Early Help Framework. A copy of the core offer can be viewed and downloaded.