Category: Tracy Ling
Manchester Grandmother Receives Out of Court Settlement for Support
A 63 year old grandmother has received £4,400 from Manchester City Council in an out of court settlement in a […]
“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 […]
Landmark Case on Deprivation of Liberty
A Supreme Court decision last week has radically changed the way that we must treat our most vulnerable citizens. In […]
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 […]
Adoption Activity Days – a Solution for an Adoption Crisis?
Following a recent Channel 4 documentary about adoption and in particular ‘Adoption Activity Days’, there has been a lot of […]
Adopted Children Missing Out on Mental Health Treatments
Common disorders, such as ADHD or conduct disorder, are being ‘grossly under-identified’ amongst adopted and fostered children, according to a […]
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 […]
How Much are Adopters told?
The tragic and challenging story of a couple’s experience of adoption was the subject of a report on Radio 5 […]
ITV News Interviews Nigel Priestley about Carers’ Rights
On Carers’ Rights Day (29th November) Nigel Priestley was interviewed by ITV Calendar News about the rights of family & […]