LGBTQ+ News One in five adoptions in England to same-sex couples, new statistics reveal One in five adoptions in England in 2023 were to same-sex couples, according to new statistics published by the Department for Education and analysed by New Family Social. Some 600 adoptions in the reporting period were to same-sex couples, which is both the highest total number and proportion on re By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week: LGBTQ+ people in the UK asked to consider the number of vulnerable children they could adopt or foster Led by New Family Social, LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week starts today, Monday, March 6. The awareness week asks potential applicants to think about the number of vulnerable children they could parent or care for. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Record adoptions by same-sex couples in Scotland New figures published by National Records Scotland, show that adoptions by same-sex couples accounted for 5.7 per cent – or 1 in 18 – of all adoptions in Scotland in 2016. This was a rise from 4.4 per cent in 2015. These figures show that adoptions by same-sex couples in Scotland are at their highes By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Features & Longread Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South New film calls on more trans people to consider adoption More trans people are called to explore adoption in a new film released today by New Family Social. The film’s launch coincides with the opening day of LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week 2017 in the UK. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South 1 in 12 adoptions in England now to same-sex couples Three in four LGBT people going through the adoption process actively consider adopting siblings, according to new research by New Family Social. However, the majority are matched with a single child first or are told no suitable match is available. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Adoptions by same-sex couples in Britain rise to record high New figures published by Department for Education on December 10, show that adoptions by same-sex couples accounted for 8.4 per cent of all adoptions in England in 2015. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
