Category: Grandparents Legal Centre
Court Ruling on Kinship Foster Carers: Lessons for Councils
A recent Court of Appeal decision, as reported in the Guardian, has re-affirmed that there should be no discrimination between […]
Grandparent Carers Penalised by the Unfair ‘Bedroom Tax’
Grandparent carers penalised by the unfair ‘Bedroom Tax’, as highlighted by Channel 4 news 10th July 2013. http://bit.ly/14N2fcb
Landmark Ruling for Family and Friends Carers
In a landmark case with wide ranging implications for all local authorities who pay less to family and friends carers, […]
Elderly couples ‘Need More Relationship Guidance’
Elderly couples ‘need more relationship guidance’, BBC news 27.06.13 By Hannah Richardson BBC News education reporter Elderly people in the […]
Nigel Priestley wins Legal Champion of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall Solicitors has won Legal Champion of […]
200 Carers May Benefit As Derbyshire Grandma Celebrates Victory Over County Council’s Payment Policy
200 carers may benefit as Derbyshire grandma celebrates victory over county council’s payment policy. A 68 year old grandmother from […]
It’s Just Not Fair
Nigel Priestley was invited to attend the launch of a new report called It’s Just Not Fair from Joan Hunt […]
Major Report on Kinship Care Concludes Carers Need Expert Legal Advice
A major study launched this week by leading children’s grant-giving charity, Buttle UK and the University of Bristol provides the […]
Kinship carers routinely turned away by social workers when they ask for help
We must treat kinship carers differently to make our care system stronger, writes Gerri McAndrew, a social worker and chief […]
New Study Reveals the True Cost of Kinship Care
Bristol University, alongside charity Buttle UK, have today published their results into a major study into the costs involved in […]
