Category: Nigel Priestley
Stoke Gran Wins Battle with Council
A grandmother who has been caring for her grandson since May 2014 without any financial support has finally won her […]
Adoption Support Fund Made Available From Today
Sally Donovan, adoptive mother of 2, and Hugh Thornberry were on BBC Breakfast this week to talk about the importance […]
The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts
Nigel Priestley writes about the challenges faced by adoptive parents, especially concerning violent adopted children. The Today programme recently reported […]
Chesterfield Carer Settles Court Challenge with Derbyshire County Council
A Chesterfield family and friends carer has settled a court challenge against Derbyshire County Council at the door of the […]
The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts
The challenges facing adoptive parents have been highlighted by a Report on the Today Programme on Radio 4 on Friday […]
Essex County Council Ordered to Pay £14,000 Adopters Legal Costs – Judge Says They Acted Unreasonably
An order that Essex County Council have been ordered to pay £14,000 legal costs to prospective adopters highlights the challenges […]
New year, new start, new life! A remarkable story of Kinship Carers commitment!
Jada Louise is a beautiful child. She’s nearly two. 2015 has so many opportunities for her as she starts her […]
Huddersfield Woman Stacey Lawson and Partner Win Custody Battle from Other Side of World
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner news article
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 […]