West Lothian Council and its partner agencies are launching an information sharing system that will greatly improve the delivery of services to children.
The new C-Me system will enable staff in social work, health, education, the police family protection unit and the Scottish Children's Reporter's office to share important information and records relating to children.
This new way of working will help each agency create a clearer picture of a child’s needs through sharing relevant background information. This will enable all agencies to work more efficiently and effectively. The system will also reduce personal risk to those providing front line care services. The C-Me system - the first of its kind in the UK - is being launched in partnership with NHS Lothian, Lothian and Borders Police and The Scottish Children’s Reporters Office. The system is the latest development in partnership working in West Lothian, which builds on work previously carried-out in West Lothian and Lanarkshire. C-Me works by linking existing systems and creating one record for an individual, which can be seen by authorised users across agencies. The system is based on West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership’s established and successful eCare system, which already allows teams in social work, housing and health to share information securely for adults. Vice chair of West Lothian’s Community Health and Care Partnership, Councillor Graeme Morrice, said: “The new C-Me system is an important development in partnership working, which will improve the delivery of services to children throughout West Lothian. The council and its community partners will be able to share important information on the young people they are working with, which will help staff develop a greater picture of their needs.” Ends Issued by media and communications officer Carolyn Rae. Tel: 01506 777125
Media@westlothian.gov.uk
UK Council of the Year 2006
8 May 2006
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:55:06
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