More information about GIRFEC

These YouTube Videos from The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland explain GIRFEC (with British Sign Language Interpretation)

Video – what is GIRFEC?
Video – what is the Named Person?
Video – what is a Child’s Plan?
Video – what is a Lead Professional?

Information-sharing

When services help a child or young person, they may need to share information. They will ask permission to do this unless they are worried that a child might not be safe.

Children and young people have rights about how information about them is shared. This charter from the Scottish Government explains this.

Information sharing Charter for children

Information sharing Charter for children – Easy Read Version

Watch Ryan’s Story to find out how the GIRFEC approach makes a difference.