Dawn Helm writes –

The database has been set up as a requirement of the 1989 Children Act. It is a multi-agency undertaking with parents, young people, carers, voluntary organisations, Social Services, Education and Health.

Inclusion on the database for families is voluntary and will not affect any entitlement to services being received at present. The database includes children with any disability from the age of 0 – 18yrs and provides information for them and their families.

What are the benefits for children and their families to be included on the database?

·           You will receive a Family Information Network Directory, an A5 size ring binder with information on voluntary and statutory agencies who provide a service for children with disabilities. F.I.N.D.

·           A FREE regular colour newsletter, which includes details from parents, young people, statutory and voluntary organisations in Lancashire, direct to you door each quarter.

 

The database is

 

·           Confidential – no information of any individual entries will be revealed.

·           Reviewed periodically.

·           Used to produce aggregated reports which may be requested by agencies for future planning purposes (which does not identify individuals).

·           Used to assist with co-ordinating Service responses.

If you are or know of a family who would benefit from being included on the database or alternatively if you provide a service to children with disabilities and their families and would like to find out more about the database and its information services please do not hesitate to contact the database.

For further information please contact

Dawn Helm - Lancashire Disability Database Co-ordinator. 

Lancashire County Council - Social Services Directorate

PO Box 162, East Cliff County Offices, Preston, PR1 3EA

 01772 531014Tel: Fax: 01772 534910

E-mail FIND@socserv.lancscc.gov.uk

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