Think Family Database

The Think Family Database exemplifies the Bristol approach to taking cutting edge technology and combining it with outcome focused practice.
It provides us with the best understanding of social issues facing families in the city that we have ever had.

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Consolidated Person Record

By combining data from 30+ different sources the TFD provides a single consolidated record of individuals. The database uses advanced matching algorithms to resolve multiple sources into a single record. This handles mis-spelling and alias matching on people and locations.

Event Level Data

A key feature of our approach and the database itself is the ability to drill down to a single event. These are combined with people data and locations to form family units.

Secure Access

The system is only accessible to trained staff within front line teams or the Insight Team. External organisations use two-factor authentication to gain access via a secure VPN.

Outcomes

Our Family Outcome Plan sets out ambitious targets to be delivered by our work

Legal Gateways

Legal powers that enable the sharing of data

Risk Log

Comprehensive risk management ensures data is used responsibly

Processing

An outline of our data processing and the sources used in the system