When you are in care your social worker will keep a record which includes information about you. The information is kept in a paper file and on a computer system.
We will keep information about you as it helps to find out what you need, give you the right service and plan for your future.
The kinds of information that social care keeps about you are your name and age, your family details, reasons why you are living away from home and plans for your future.
Your records are highly confidential. That means only people who are working directly with you will see it. Other then these people no-one can see your records without you saying so.
You should discuss this with your social worker so that we can support you to see your record.
Reading your record may be upsetting for you, you need to think:
If you want to make a request then you need to follow the instructions in the leaflet: ‘Access to Adults and Children’s Files – Your rights to see information about you and your family’
When you are leaving care, you will be provided with your Health Passport and leaving care health summary. This is a summary of your relevant personal health information to support you moving into adulthood and make positive decisions about your future health. Information will be given to you, with an opportunity to discuss it with the Children and Young People in Care nurse. You will be able to continue to access information, advice, guidance and support for specific health needs.
A Privacy Notice tells you how we collect, store and use your information the reasons for doing so, and also what rights you have in connection with the information we hold about you. We may hold information about you or your family because you’ve contacted Children and Young People Service or you are receiving services from us. If you would like to receive a copy of the Privacy Notice please ask your carer or social worker or read it on our website: wolverhampton.gov.uk/privacy-policy
If you would like to discuss anything in this privacy notice you can: