Category: Tracy Ling
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
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 […]
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 […]
UK Adoption Reform: The Dangers of Repeating Australia’s Shame
In Australia last week, the prime minister Julie Gillard delivered an historic and exceptionally moving national apology to thousands of […]
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 […]
Battling Aunt in Landmark Kinship Care Decision
For full story on BBC click here In a landmark decision London Borough of Tower Hamlets has been struck down […]
Ridley & Hall Launching New Initiative to Reclaim Care Home Fees
ATTENTION: DEADLINE OF 31 MARCH 2013 APPROACHING Are you or a family member or friend in a care home or […]
