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[Factual](https://support.stv.tv/support/advice-helplines?hsLang=en-gb#factual) 26 September 2025 # LONG LOST FAMILY   **Birthlink** Their aim is to support people who have been affected by adoption with a Scottish connection or have experienced the care system in Scotland. Can also assist in putting you on the adoption contact register.  [https://birthlink.org.uk/](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9JFAC0RwGCMwEWlfwf4t9fdsH?domain=birthlink.org.uk/) **0131 225 6441**   **Who Cares? Scotland**  [https://www.whocaresscotland.org/](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4I7MCgJRmimZgWnfohzt4OJQn?domain=whocaresscotland.org/) Support services and peer groups for anyone who has experienced care or adoption in Scotland.    **Adoption UK Scotland** 0300 666 0006  **[https://adoption.scot/#](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MMxQCjRXpC3Q6Jkf5iZtmuSv6?domain=adoption.scot)** For advice on how to access the best adoption support services for your needs.      **Scotland Redress Scheme** [https://www.gov.scot/collections/financial-redress-for-survivors-of-child-abuse-in-care/](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/edBJCkRYqCrzL0Zh9srtG8gpl?domain=gov.scot/) Information about Scotland’s Redress Scheme which offers redress payments to people abused in care as children in the past, and some next of kin.   **For general support for adult survivors of child abuse:** **[Victim Support Scotland](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HquLClYZrUAN9KDC1tRtzwTPU?domain=google.com)** offers support to anyone affected by crime, including child abuse. - **Phone:** 0800 160 1985. 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