World Adoption Day 2025The 9th of November is World Adoption Day 2025. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look at World Adoption Day 2025
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. Adopting Again? The Process For Approved Adopters
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 Smoking & Fostering: What Potential Foster Carers Need to Know
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 Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Foster Care
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 Temporary Medical Adviser Cover For Fostering and Adoption Agencies
Getting Ready to Foster – What to ConsiderFor many families, September means a return to school and nursery. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new term Getting Ready to Foster – What to Consider
Staying Well During Back to School SeasonFor many families, September means a return to school and nursery. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new term Staying Well During Back to School Season
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 Getting Ready to Adopt – What to Consider
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 Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Foster Care
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 Government Pledges Support to Recruit and Train More Foster Carers
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 The Best Family Fun Days Out in the UK
How Medical Advisors Support Fostering PanelsFostering panels are an essential part of the fostering assessment process, and help to ensure that vulnerable children How Medical Advisors Support Fostering Panels
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 The Role of GPs in Fostering and Adoption Medicals
Common Health Concerns Addressed in Fostering AssessmentsFostering medical assessments are an essential part of the fostering process. A thorough medical assessment ensures that potential Common Health Concerns Addressed in Fostering Assessments
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025Led by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May each year. The campaign Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
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 Understanding the Medical Assessment Process in Fostering and Adoption
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, World Health Day 2025, Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures
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 The Role of a Medical Adviser in Fostering & Adoption
From Foster Carer to Shared Lives CarerIn this latest blog Carolyn Moody MBE talks about her lifetime of experience as a foster carer and From Foster Carer to Shared Lives Carer
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 Shared Lives, Fostering for Adults, A Guide to Becoming a Carer
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 Obesity and Its Relevance in Adoption and Fostering Assessments
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 Alcohol and Drugs, Their Effects on Health and Parenting
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 Vaping and Its Implications in Fostering and Adoption Medicals and Assessments
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 Why Medical Assessments Are Important in Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship
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 Understanding the Differences Between Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship in the UK
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 Why Is an Assessment Needed for Kinship Foster Care?
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 The Shift from Mainstream Foster Carers to Family Placements in the UK
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 Protecting Foster and Adopted Children from Second-Hand Smoke
