Category: Kinship Care
Court Settlement to Support Twice Winning Kinship Carer
A court action brought on behalf of two children, aged 4 and 8, has been successfully settled against troubled Rotherham. […]
Adoption – How far will Local Authorities go?
North East Lincolnshire social workers severely criticised by judge. Three North East Lincolnshire social workers have been the subject of […]
Nigel Priestley Writes for The Guardian!
Nigel Priestley writes on the benefits of kinship care for the Guardian ahead of the Adoption UK AGM this weekend. […]
Kinship Carers Meet in Westminster to Demand Equal Rights to Adoptive Families
“We take care of kids in crisis too!” Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall, joined over 50 […]
Battling Immingham Grandparents Win First Round in Fight for Financial Support
Immingham grandparents have been given permission to bring a legal challenge to North East Lincolnshire. The fight is over the […]
“Stalinist” Response to Groundbreaking Report Which Challenges Government Approach to Adoption
On Wednesday 9th April 2014, the Department for Education launches a groundbreaking report on adoption. The University of Bristol was […]
Calderdale Grandparents Win 11 Month Battle to get Support
Two grandparents from Halifax have finally reached a settlement with Calderdale Council in relation to their granddaughter who they have […]
Pensioner’s High Court Battle for Support – Full Case Details
Following the success of a Bradford pensioner at High Court against Bradford Council, the full case details have now been […]
69 Year Old Grandma Wins High Court Battle for Support
A Bradford pensioner has won a High Court battle against Bradford Council. She will now get financial support to care […]
“It’s the Best Christmas Present Ever” – Grandparent Carers Win Court Battle Against Walsall in Fight for Support
Grandparents who were asked by Walsall Social Services to care for their grandchild have won a long battle for support […]
