access to files

[issy35]

in care in glasgow over 21 years ago. Cared for from 6 months to 17 years ( on and off) would like to access my records but do not know how ???

[spammylou]

You should contact Social Services and go from there. They will know what happened to all their/your records.

[David H]

Mormons and Salvation Army both have searches, one is family trees as long as you know at least one blood relative, the others do a personal trace regardless.

[David H]

That's just an extra to the previous answer for general help, mainly for people with little information which may not be enough for social services.

[shivvy]

All local authorities should have a policy on access to files (and many put it on their websites).  I obviously don't know where you live but I have attached a link below to Cornwall Social Services website re accessing files.  Do a google search for your local area.

It is usually necessary for you to put your request in writing to them - make sure it is sent to the right person by having a look at what your local social services policy is. 

  http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/social/publications/AccessSSD.htm

I hope this helps.