PRONI
Records can be retrieved by submitting a Subject Access Request to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) requesting an individual’s own information.
The best way to identify if PRONI holds information for an institution on a particular date is to check the PRONI catalogue(external link opens in a new window / tab).
For additional information or assistance with retrieving records, online enquiries can be submitted to PRONI here(external link opens in a new window / tab).
Victims and Survivors Service
For help with records searches and information recovery relating to time in care as a child you can also contact the Victims and Survivors Service(external link opens in a new window / tab) or by phoning 028 9031 1678.