The LSC have a useful guide on 'Disclosure, confidentiality and passing on information' see the following url (rather long sorry)
 
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/National/Documents/SubjectListing/ImprovingQuality/GuidanceandGoodPractice/DDAPart4Disclosureconfidentialityandpassingoninformation.htm

Regards

Tina

Tina Elliott
National Co-ordinator
National Disability Team
Tel   0161 955 6933
Mob 07919 478 558
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