World Adoption Day 2025The 9th of November is World Adoption Day 2025. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look at
Adopting Again? The Process For Approved AdoptersIf you’re thinking of adopting again, you’re probably wondering how the process differs from the first time around.
Smoking & Fostering: What Potential Foster Carers Need to KnowIf you’re thinking of fostering, you may be wondering what are the rules and guidance around smoking and
Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Foster CareTemporary medical adviser services are a way of ensuring that your agency is able to continue working seamlessly
Temporary Medical Adviser Cover For Fostering and Adoption AgenciesTemporary medical adviser services are a way of ensuring that your agency is able to continue working seamlessly
Getting Ready to Foster – What to ConsiderFor many families, September means a return to school and nursery. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new term
Staying Well During Back to School SeasonFor many families, September means a return to school and nursery. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new term
Getting Ready to Adopt – What to ConsiderDeciding to adopt is a life-changing decision. There’s so much to think about, including practicalities, such as getting
Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Foster CareChildren in the United Kingdom who are in Foster Care experience significantly higher rates of mental health difficulties
Government Pledges Support to Recruit and Train More Foster CarersIn its 2025 Spring Statement, the UK government pledged support to recruit and train more foster carers.Let’s take
The Best Family Fun Days Out in the UKThe summer holidays are just around the corner, and for many families that means planning ways to keep
How Medical Advisors Support Fostering PanelsFostering panels are an essential part of the fostering assessment process, and help to ensure that vulnerable children
The Role of GPs in Fostering and Adoption MedicalsGeneral Practitioners (GPs) are uniquely placed to play a significant role in the fostering and adoption processes. Not
Common Health Concerns Addressed in Fostering AssessmentsFostering medical assessments are an essential part of the fostering process. A thorough medical assessment ensures that potential
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025Led by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May each year. The campaign
Understanding the Medical Assessment Process in Fostering and AdoptionIf you’re applying to foster or adopt, it’s important that you understand the medical assessment process involved. In
World Health Day 2025, Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful FuturesWorld Health Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.This day,
The Role of a Medical Adviser in Fostering & AdoptionWhen it comes to fostering and adoption, ensuring that prospective carers and adopters are in good health is
From Foster Carer to Shared Lives CarerIn this latest blog Carolyn Moody MBE talks about her lifetime of experience as a foster carer and
Shared Lives, Fostering for Adults, A Guide to Becoming a CarerShared Lives, Fostering, But for AdultsShared lives is the name given to the type of fostering where someone
Obesity and Its Relevance in Adoption and Fostering AssessmentsObesity is a growing public health issue that sometimes raises questions in fostering and adoption assessments. How much
Alcohol and Drugs, Their Effects on Health and ParentingAlcohol and drug use are significant factors in Fostering and Adoption Medical Assessments. Their impact extends beyond immediate health
Vaping and Its Implications in Fostering and Adoption Medicals and AssessmentsVaping has rapidly gained popularity as an alternative to smoking. While it is often marketed as safer than
Why Medical Assessments Are Important in Fostering, Adoption, and Special GuardianshipWhen considering fostering, adoption, or special guardianship, prospective carers often face a range of assessments to ensure they
Understanding the Differences Between Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship in the UKWhen children are unable to live with their birth parents, several legal options exist to ensure they receive
Why Is an Assessment Needed for Kinship Foster Care?Fostering, even within the family, is a legal responsibility. When you foster a child, you are agreeing to
The Shift from Mainstream Foster Carers to Family Placements in the UKIn recent years, there has been a significant shift in the UK’s approach to fostering, with a growing
Protecting Foster and Adopted Children from Second-Hand SmokeBecoming a foster carer or adopter is a profound way to positively impact a child’s life. Yet, providing
Understanding the Different Types of Placements for Looked After ChildrenChildren and young people who are unable to live with their birth families often require alternative care arrangements
