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Accessing Information and Intermediary Services: Practice Guidance Published - 29/5/08

The Government has published guidance for practitioners working with adopted adults and birth relatives who wish to find out about an adoption, or to trace and establish contact with their birth relatives through the provision of intermediary services.

Nicky Campbell to Talk at Family History Show - 30/4/08

The Society of Genealogists Family History Show is taking place at Olympia, London, on 3rd and 4th May 2008 and will feature over 50 family history societies from across the UK.

Transfer of GRO to Identity and Passport Service - 19/10/07

It has been announced that the General Register Office (GRO) will become part of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) from 1 April 2008.

Veto Forms and Guidance Available - 20/3/07

The Pointers for Practice materials now include template forms that agencies can use for the registration of absolute and qualified vetoes.

Access to Information FAQs - 12/12/06

The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has published answers to Frequently Asked Questions on accessing information under the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

Adoption Search Reunion website proving popular - 6/11/06

Since its official launch in May 2006 the Adoption Search Reunion website has become a valuable resource for people affected by adoption.

Official launch for Adoption Search Reunion website - 23/5/06

A Parliamentary reception was held at the House of Commons On 22nd May 2006 to celebrate the official launch of the Adoption Search Reunion website.

Pointers for Practice added to website - 27/4/06

We are delighted to announce that the Pointers for Practice have now been added to the Adoption Search Reunion website.

New books added to recommended reading lists - 14/3/06

Two new books giving authobiographical accounts of adoption and reunions with birth relatives have been added to the recommended reading lists.

Adoption reforms will affect thousands of families, says BAAF - 20/12/05

BAAF welcomes the full implementation of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 - the most radical overhaul of adoption law for 30 years.

Mothers and sons reunited as website finds lost families - 18/12/06

New website announced in Independent on Sunday article.

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