Last week, I attended Kinship’s reception in Parliament to hear directly from kinship carers about the vital role they play, and the gaps in support they still face.
The Government’s parental leave review must finally address paid kinship care leave. #KinshipCarers #ValueOurLove
The Government’s parental leave review must finally address paid kinship care leave. #KinshipCarers #ValueOurLove
February 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Last week, I attended Kinship’s reception in Parliament to hear directly from kinship carers about the vital role they play, and the gaps in support they still face.
The Government’s parental leave review must finally address paid kinship care leave. #KinshipCarers #ValueOurLove
The Government’s parental leave review must finally address paid kinship care leave. #KinshipCarers #ValueOurLove
It was great to march with #KinshipCarers today, who have stepped up overnight to care for the children in their lives. It’s time the Government listens to their call to #valueourlove and give them financial allowances
February 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It was great to march with #KinshipCarers today, who have stepped up overnight to care for the children in their lives. It’s time the Government listens to their call to #valueourlove and give them financial allowances
Delighted to join the launch of the new Kinship Charity support group at the White House, Hampton. Thank you to Anna, a tireless campaigner for local kinship carers, for setting it up to support the unsung heroes looking after children whose parents simply can't #valueourlove
March 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Delighted to join the launch of the new Kinship Charity support group at the White House, Hampton. Thank you to Anna, a tireless campaigner for local kinship carers, for setting it up to support the unsung heroes looking after children whose parents simply can't #valueourlove
If you are a kinship carer in MK, we see your kindness and compassion – thank you for being part of the fabric of our city.
#ValueOurLove
#ValueOurLove
February 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
If you are a kinship carer in MK, we see your kindness and compassion – thank you for being part of the fabric of our city.
#ValueOurLove
#ValueOurLove
Grateful to @sarahowen.org.uk and @commonswec.parliament.uk members for engaging so thoughtfully with our evidence and echoing @kinshipcharity.bsky.social's call for the government's parental leave review to include kinship carers and deliver a new right to statutory pay and leave. 💛 #ValueOurLove
We have published a report, Equality at work: paternity and shared parental leave.
We found that the current system is broken, and have a number of recommendations to help fix it ⬇️
We found that the current system is broken, and have a number of recommendations to help fix it ⬇️
June 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Grateful to @sarahowen.org.uk and @commonswec.parliament.uk members for engaging so thoughtfully with our evidence and echoing @kinshipcharity.bsky.social's call for the government's parental leave review to include kinship carers and deliver a new right to statutory pay and leave. 💛 #ValueOurLove
For a long time now I have been a staunch supporter for kinship care and making sure we care for the carers. Meeting kinship carers outside Parliament today has strengthened my support further and I fully support the #ValueOurLove campaign.
February 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For a long time now I have been a staunch supporter for kinship care and making sure we care for the carers. Meeting kinship carers outside Parliament today has strengthened my support further and I fully support the #ValueOurLove campaign.
Kinship carers are being forced out of work by a system that doesn't #ValueOurLove. I've called on the Department for Business and Trade to introduce paid kinship leave. Please send kinship charity's quick email today to add your voice. secure.kinship.org.uk/page/130012/...
December 7, 2023 at 9:16 AM
Kinship carers are being forced out of work by a system that doesn't #ValueOurLove. I've called on the Department for Business and Trade to introduce paid kinship leave. Please send kinship charity's quick email today to add your voice. secure.kinship.org.uk/page/130012/...
This week in Parliament, I met with Kinship UK to discuss the contributions of kinship carers and what more that needs to be done to ensure that kinship families get the support that they deserve.
February 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
This week in Parliament, I met with Kinship UK to discuss the contributions of kinship carers and what more that needs to be done to ensure that kinship families get the support that they deserve.
I was delighted to attend Kinship charity’s reception this week to celebrate kinship carers and the vital role they play in raising the children of relatives and friends.
I will continue to advocate for kinship families in Parliament and in the City of Durham. #ValueOurLove
I will continue to advocate for kinship families in Parliament and in the City of Durham. #ValueOurLove
February 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I was delighted to attend Kinship charity’s reception this week to celebrate kinship carers and the vital role they play in raising the children of relatives and friends.
I will continue to advocate for kinship families in Parliament and in the City of Durham. #ValueOurLove
I will continue to advocate for kinship families in Parliament and in the City of Durham. #ValueOurLove
Really lovely shout out from former children's minister David Johnston MP highlighting @kinshipcharity.bsky.social's #ValueOurLove campaigning tactics and the impact this had on MPs and colleagues in government.
From this week's Policy Unstuck: policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk.
From this week's Policy Unstuck: policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk.
July 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Really lovely shout out from former children's minister David Johnston MP highlighting @kinshipcharity.bsky.social's #ValueOurLove campaigning tactics and the impact this had on MPs and colleagues in government.
From this week's Policy Unstuck: policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk.
From this week's Policy Unstuck: policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk.
Kinship carers are family or friends who step up to care for a child when their parents aren't able to, such as during an unexpected crisis.
I joined the #ValueOurLove campaign in Westminster yesteday which is calling for financial, practical and emotional support for kinship carers.
I joined the #ValueOurLove campaign in Westminster yesteday which is calling for financial, practical and emotional support for kinship carers.
February 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Kinship carers are family or friends who step up to care for a child when their parents aren't able to, such as during an unexpected crisis.
I joined the #ValueOurLove campaign in Westminster yesteday which is calling for financial, practical and emotional support for kinship carers.
I joined the #ValueOurLove campaign in Westminster yesteday which is calling for financial, practical and emotional support for kinship carers.
Check out our @kinshipcharity.bsky.social new report - Handle With Care - published today ahead of #KinshipCareWeek, featuring key findings from our largest ever annual survey of more than 1,900 #KinshipCarers.
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025
Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.
kinship.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out our @kinshipcharity.bsky.social new report - Handle With Care - published today ahead of #KinshipCareWeek, featuring key findings from our largest ever annual survey of more than 1,900 #KinshipCarers.
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
Kinship’s #ValueOurLove campaign will continue to call for better support for children in kinship care and their families
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A film by young people in kinship care | Kinship Young Champions film project
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March 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Kinship’s #ValueOurLove campaign will continue to call for better support for children in kinship care and their families
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Kinship’s new report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure all kinship families get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for kinship carers and their children in Thornbury and Yate. loom.ly/M8SvGtk #ValueOurLove
Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025
Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Kinship’s new report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure all kinship families get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for kinship carers and their children in Thornbury and Yate. loom.ly/M8SvGtk #ValueOurLove
Kinship are taking their #ValueOurLove campaign to Parliament in February, and they want to talk to as many MPs as possible about why kinship carers are in urgent need of support.
Can you invite your MP to meet us in Parliament? secure.kinship.org.uk/page/184210/...
Can you invite your MP to meet us in Parliament? secure.kinship.org.uk/page/184210/...
Invite your MP to our #ValueOurLove event in Parliament
Kinship are taking their #ValueOurLove campaign to Parliament in February, and they want to talk to as many MPs as possible about why kinship carers are in urgent need of support.
Can you invite your...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Kinship are taking their #ValueOurLove campaign to Parliament in February, and they want to talk to as many MPs as possible about why kinship carers are in urgent need of support.
Can you invite your MP to meet us in Parliament? secure.kinship.org.uk/page/184210/...
Can you invite your MP to meet us in Parliament? secure.kinship.org.uk/page/184210/...
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Paying With Love | #ValueOurLove
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February 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Very welcome contribution from the Education Committee today with its children's social care inquiry report, including strong recommendations around #KinshipCare which echo our #ValueOurLove campaign calls.
Kinship welcomes Education Committee children's social care inquiry report
Kinship welcomes today’s Education Committee report on children's social care which calls on the government to do more to support kinship families.
kinship.org.uk
July 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Very welcome contribution from the Education Committee today with its children's social care inquiry report, including strong recommendations around #KinshipCare which echo our #ValueOurLove campaign calls.
Whilst our #ValueOurLove campaign will continue to push the government to accelerate plans and ensure all kinship families - including informal - get the financial support they need, there are 4 elements to this refreshed Kinship Allowance Pilot I'm really pleased we were able to help secure.
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Whilst our #ValueOurLove campaign will continue to push the government to accelerate plans and ensure all kinship families - including informal - get the financial support they need, there are 4 elements to this refreshed Kinship Allowance Pilot I'm really pleased we were able to help secure.
Had an incredible morning with #KinshipCarers who marched to the Treasury to call on the the government to invest in financial support for kinship families ahead of the Spending Review.
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
February 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Had an incredible morning with #KinshipCarers who marched to the Treasury to call on the the government to invest in financial support for kinship families ahead of the Spending Review.
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove