Adoption with Humanity poster in today’s Telegraph

Adoption with Humanity poster in today’s Telegraph

The sadness etched on this boy’s face says it all. Why should he miss out on the chance of being placed with loving adoptive parents because of our bureaucratic system? Please sign our Adoption with Humanity petition urging immediate reforms and the setting up...
Adoption petition for 10 Downing Street

Adoption petition for 10 Downing Street

I will be joining Adoption with Humanity campaigners when they deliver their petition at 10 Downing Street, taking their proposals for adoption reforms straight to the heart of government, on 31 October, the first day of National Adoption Week. The petition, which...
Dame Barbara Cartland, gypsies and my lucky oak leaf

Dame Barbara Cartland, gypsies and my lucky oak leaf

I had tea with Dame Barbara Cartland once, the astonishing writer of 723 bodice ripping romances, campaigner for midwives and nurses, health and vitamin guru (from memory she took about 60 a day) – and supporter of gypsy families. I had forgotten about her gypsy...
Old folk should set up a CareHome Advisor

Old folk should set up a CareHome Advisor

The front page of today’s Times has a colourful strapline banner saying “50 ways to improve life for old people”.  I really like one idea in particular, and that is point number six from Times columnist Janice Turner who suggests setting up a...