Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) "parties" in cities across England, a charity has warned. Latest NHS figures show more than 8,000 women across England have recently been identified as being victims of FGM. The Black Health Initiative in Leeds has released a statement, claiming midwives from Africa are being flown into the country to carry out … [Read more...] about FGM ‘parties’ taking place in England, charity warns
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Having grandparents as children’s full time carers
How can children benefit from having grandparents as their full time carer? It is estimated that around 100,000 grandparents in the UK are bringing up their grandchildren as full time carers. This may be informally or as approved foster carers. There are many reasons for grandparents to take on the parental role such as drug or alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] about Having grandparents as children’s full time carers