Could you give a child a second chance?

Over 100,000 children in the UK are in care. That’s the population of a town like Maidstone or Wigan. Most are looked after by foster placements, but 19% in England are housed in residential accommoda

As soon as my son was born, I felt that primal urge to protect him from harm. I put childproof hinges on the cupboards and soft protective covers on the sharp corners. I checked on him in the night wh

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to visit baby banks in three very different parts of the country – Leeds, Bicester and Bedford. Each had its own unique set of challenges, shaped by the needs o

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‘In memory of Alison, I want to help others’