Category: Grandparents rights
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Northumberland Grandparent Carers Win £14,000 from County Council
Northumberland County Council have agreed to pay an ongoing weekly allowance and backdated payments for grandparent carers. The grandparents from […]
