Services

There are many ways in which Birthlink can help

Services

There are many ways in which Birthlink can help

After Adoption Information Line

After Adoption Information Line

Birthlink’s After Adoption Information Line is an easily accessible point of contact for all those seeking information and advice relating to adoption issues that affect adults.

Adoption Contact Register

Adoption Contact Register

Birthlink operate the Contact Register which invites adopted people and birth relatives to register their details in the hope that there will be a link allowing future contact.

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DNA Services

Birthlink offer DNA testing and emotional support to adopted individuals who are unable to trace birth family members using traditional genealogy record searching.

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Redress

Birthlink’s Redress team are key partners in the Scottish Government’s redress scheme for those who have been abused in care. Birthlink Redress Support Workers deliver a critical role in accessing records as part of the service provided to survivors.

Accessing records

Accessing records

There are many types of records. We can help in sorting out which ones are which, locating their whereabouts, accessing them on your behalf and help you make sense of them.

Search services

Search Services

We have a group of experienced and trained volunteers who will conduct a search on your behalf. Any resulting information is coordinated by a member of the Birthlink staff.

Mediation

Mediation Services

Many people feel very vulnerable when contemplating an approach to the person sought. The use of a third party as a go-between gives everyone a better chance of a successful contact.

National Records of Scotland

National Records of Scotland

At the time of adoption legal documents are lodged with the Sheriff Court who granted the adoption order. We can help you track down and request your documents.

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Care Connect Service

Care Connect helps adults who have been in care to find information about their past or trace estranged family members.

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Counselling Service

Counselling is delivered in blocks of 12 sessions, reviewed after every block. We are based in Edinburgh and can offer face-to-face sessions at our offices in Castle Street, although we can also arrange online counselling if this is preferred.

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AAPSF

Birthlink hosts a biannual After Adoption Professional Support Forum (AAPSF) which invites professionals from all over Scotland to participate in discussions relating to all aspects of After Adoption practice.
After Adoption Information Line

After Adoption Information Line

Birthlink’s After Adoption Information Line is an easily accessible point of contact for all those seeking information and advice relating to adoption issues that affect adults.

Adoption Contact Register

Adoption Contact Register

Birthlink operate the Contact Register which invites adopted people and birth relatives to register their details in the hope that there will be a link allowing future contact.

DNA Helix

DNA Services

Birthlink offer DNA testing and emotional support to adopted individuals who are unable to trace birth family members using traditional genealogy record searching.

Redress Support Service Logo

Redress

Birthlink’s Redress team are key partners in the Scottish Government’s redress scheme for those who have been abused in care. Birthlink Redress Support Workers deliver a critical role in accessing records as part of the service provided to survivors.

Accessing Records

Accessing records

There are many types of records. We can help in sorting out which ones are which, locating their whereabouts, accessing them on your behalf and help you make sense of them.

Search Services Files

Search Services

We have a group of experienced and trained volunteers who will conduct a search on your behalf. Any resulting information is coordinated by a member of the Birthlink staff.

Mediation Services Handprints

Mediation Services

Many people feel very vulnerable when contemplating an approach to the person sought. The use of a third party as a go-between gives everyone a better chance of a successful contact.

National Records of Scotland

National Records of Scotland

At the time of adoption legal documents are lodged with the Sheriff Court who granted the adoption order. We can help you track down and request your documents.

Girl sitting at the end of a pier

Care Connect Service

Care Connect helps adults who have been in care to find information about their past or trace estranged family members.

Illustrated image of two people meeting for a counselling session

Counselling Service

Counselling is delivered in blocks of 12 sessions, reviewed after every block. We are based in Edinburgh and can offer face-to-face sessions at our offices in Castle Street, although we can also arrange online counselling if this is preferred.

A man giving a talk to a small group of people at the After Adoption Professional Support Forum

AAPSF

Birthlink hosts a biannual After Adoption Professional Support Forum (AAPSF) which invites professionals from all over Scotland to participate in discussions relating to all aspects of After Adoption practice.