"We're really pleased with the level of take-up," said NYA research co-ordinator Jon Adamson. "But we would like to see those authorities who haven't yet requested the card take up this free offer."
Feedback on the card has been positive. Steve Power, manager of integrated youth services (IYS) at the London Borough of Havering, said: "It's a good result for my IYS team and great to see the information in one place."
Martin Bell, quality and performance manager at Manchester Youth Service, added: "The card is an invaluable source of information available in one place, which could promote improved partnership working as well as the sharing of good practice. It will prove extremely useful in planning, distribution of funding and commissioning of services."
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