SEFTON MASH The Decision Making Process of MASH and how the current restructure will affect MASH How MASH came to be • In April 2013 a triage team was created in Sefton Children Social Care consisting initially only of social worker’s and a manager. Who would look at referrals made to Sefton Children Social Care and complete duty visits should concerns require an immediate response. The social workers would hold any Child Protection Cases and implement any safeguarding measures to