Adoption

A Southampton mum with two adopted children says changes to therapy funding are "outrageous".

A parent of adopted children warns reducing funds for therapy will cost society more in the future.

Heidi and Nicky say 'essential' adoption support services have come to an abrupt end.

He always knew he was adopted, but it wasn't until he was 18 he learnt his birth parents were Welsh.

The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%.

Families had been calling for clarity for months about the therapy fund, which expired on Monday.

Chris Tennyson found out when he met his biological father - and wants adoptees to have better access to their medical history.

One couple's story of violence in the home mirrors seemingly growing problems nationally.