Children's disability 'LINK' record
The Children Act 1989 requires all local authorities to maintain a 'register' of children with a disability in their area. In Trafford this register is called 'LINK' or Children's Disability Record.
The 'LINK' Record is a register of children with disabilities, the services they use and their needs. It is used to help plan and improve services to disabled young people and their families living in Trafford.
Why is the record useful?
The 'LINK' Record will keep information on computer about the health, personal and educational needs of children and young people with a disability living in Trafford up to the age of 19.
In order to provide the best and most useful services, information from the 'LINK' Record will help social care, health, education and voluntary organisations plan and provide their services.
To set up a mailing list so that families may be sent relevant information from time to time, including regular newsletters.
It will keep families informed of changes in services and other helpful information.
Does my child have to be on the disability record?
You can decide whether or not to place your child on the 'LINK' Record. Registration is entirely voluntary, but it will help planning of future services if it holds information on as many people as possible.
If you do not wish your child to be included your right to services will not be affected.
Why should I put my child's name on the 'Link' record?
- You will receive information about current services in Trafford
- You will be kept informed from time to time of changes in services, new services and other helpful information
- You will be helping local services to develop
- You will receive newsletters throughout the year
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