Children's Disability Register

What is the Kent Children's Disability Register?

The Kent Children's Disability Register is a computerised database containing details of children from birth to 19 who have a disability. The register is a requirement of the Children Act 1989 and is strictly confidential.

Am I obliged to register my child?

No, the register is parent led i.e. you have the choice whether or not to register your child. We would encourage you to do so as the Register gives you the opportunity to let us know what sort of services you would like to see provided.

Who can use the information that I give you?

The Children's Disability Register is a totally confidential, stand-alone Register which can only be accessed by the register co-ordinator. None of the information which we hold on the register is shared with any other person or agency. We use the statistics we obtain from the register for planning purposes but no individual child is able to be identified from this information.

How do I know if my child is eligible to go on the register?

It is your choice whether or not to register your child. We would normally expect the children who are on the register to have a disability which has a "marked impact on their daily life", this includes disabilities such as:

Aspergers
ADHD
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Dyspraxia
Sight and Hearing problems
Mobility Problems
Learning Difficulty
Undiagnosed medical conditions
Terminal illness.

If you are unsure whether or not you should register your child please contact the register co-ordinator.

How often is the information updated?

The information is updated every two years

What is the point in registering?

The information we obtain from the register gives us the ability to look at the number of children with a disability living across the area. This enables us to plan our services more accurately. If you choose to register your child you will receive information about events both locally and nationally.