Research

We are committed to conducting, supporting, and disseminating research. Conducting our own research, and supporting the research of others, is essential to provide us with a strong evidence–base.

This evidence underpins much of the work we do, particularly our campaigning and lobbying efforts. With rigorous research and a strong evidence-base, we can better identify the needs of adoptive families and work more effectively to support our members.

If you would like to apply for support from Adoption UK in undertaking research then please complete Adoption UK's research request form and return it the email address on the form. We will reply to your research request as soon as possible.

Latest research:

Call for Participants: the Marginalised Families Online project is looking for adoptive, LGBT, and/or solo parents who use the internet or mobile technology to connect with others. The project aims to explore the experiences of parents in diverse families across the UK, and to amplify the voices of underrepresented family groups. Could this be for you?

Find out more here

Latest

Adoption UK responds to MPs' call for national early intervention strategy to transform lives

Adoption UK welcomes the Science & Technology Committee's call for national strategy to tackle the impact of childhood adversity and trauma.
Adoption UK responds to claim that IVF has 'caused a collapse in adoption'

Adoption UK was asked to respond by various media organisations to comments made by Cafcass chief executive Anthony Douglas in an interview with The Daily Telegraph (published Friday 2nd November) in which he linked the rising success of IVF to a “collapse in adoption”.
Adopters Round Table with the Children's Minister

On 1st November, Adoption UK hosted a round table discussion with the Children and Families Minister and a team adopters and special guardians.
Priority School Admissions FAQs

If you are in the process of applying for a school place for your adopted child next September, you may already be aware that previously looked after children have priority admissions status in England. But what does this mean in practice?