Category: Care Proceedings & Adoption
Children of Domestic Abuse Victims at Risk
A report by the Family Rights Group has highlighted the need for mothers facing domestic violence to get urgent skilled […]
Damning Report on Family and Friends Care from Local Government Ombudsman welcomed
The Local Government Ombudsman has launched a damning report on local authorities failure to support family and friends Carers. A […]
Tick Tock – The Time is Now for Family Members
“There is no time like the present” is an old saying but it could not be more appropriate for family […]
Cricket Without Boundaries – Uganda 2013
Sarah Armitage works in the Child Care department at Ridley & Hall Solicitors She recounts her trip this year to […]
UK Adoption Reform: The Dangers of Repeating Australia’s Shame
In Australia last week, the prime minister Julie Gillard delivered an historic and exceptionally moving national apology to thousands of […]
Special Guardianship Orders – Are They Right For You?
Special guardianship orders were introduced in December 2005. Its aim was to bridge the gap between a residence order and […]
After Separation Where Do Grandparents Stand With Their Grandchildren?
It is wildly recognised that due to the increase in child care fees, grandparents are coming out of retirement to […]
Doncaster Council Slammed For Childcare Services Failings
To view story in Daily Mail click here To view story and footage in the Yorkshire Post click here A […]
Aunt Wins £11,000 from Sefton Council to Care for Children
An aunt from Southport has been paid almost £11,000 from Sefton after she had two children placed with her by […]
Government to Trial Personal Budgets for Adoption Support
Adoptive parents would be able to choose type and provider of support under latest package of adoption reforms. Nigel Priestley […]
