Records from social services

[mummysaz21 10]

does anybody know what number to ring to get old adoption ad birth records?my own of course lol, should it be social services or somewhere else and do you know the numberxx

[bladelass22 10]

Hiya, I think u need to ring the Registry Office, not sure of the number, but if u ring the council switch board im sure they will put u through, me n my partner had to do the same thing.

 

Other than that, if the adoption is not on the birth certificate, the town hall should tell u of a place to ring, it tells u all about the adoption x

[mummysaz21 10]

im thinking more personal records, i knw my adopted mum had a big book of what happend but shes lost it its not the actual certificates i wantxx

[bladelass22 10]

Im not sure to be honest, try the adoption thing, im sure they can tell u stuff, otherwise im not too sure, have u tried googling it x

[mummysaz21 10]

no but worth a try, cheersxx

[sean344 10]

you might be better posting on the adoption UK forum

[Sal22 10]

Hi,

My mother in law runs the following organisation

 

http://www.norcap.org.uk/

 

Its a post adoption charity, they should be able to offer you some advice

[shortcrust 10]

I think you can do it all through the council. They have a great team! Contact them here:

 

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/safe--sound/adoption/adoptionsupport/adoptionsupportcontact

 

I'm adopted myself and they were able to provide me with lots of information, including my birth name, mother's name etc. They basically take care of everything for you.

 

Also check out this link:

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Birthandadoptionrecords/Adoptionrecords/DG_175567

 

Good luck!

 

 

EDIT: Just having a look at the links, I remember now that I HAD to go through the council because I was adopted before 1975...

 

"To access your adoption records, if you were adopted before 1975, you need to attend a meeting with an adoption advisor. If you were adopted after 1975, you may request a meeting or receive the information directly. Where applicable, an adoption advisor will contact you to arrange the meeting."

Edited November 8, 2010 by shortcrust