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Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
As a member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC) in DHSC, Sue Lanham-New has had lasting impact on public health through her advice and recommendations.
Apply to adopt a child through your local council if you are 21 or over and can offer a stable home to a child
Your Statutory Adoption Pay and Leave - what you get, how to claim and eligibility
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