Rees Centre report reveals challenges faced by Black and Asian kinship carers

Published on March 27, 2025

A report published by the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford and national charity Kinship suggests that ethnicity has significantly impacted the experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers when trying to access crucial support. 
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