England
Organisations and links that relates specifically to England, including the Adoption Register and the Independent Review Mechanism.
Business Link - adoption and leave and pay
Government website targeted at businesses, provides clear and referable informatio on adoptionlave and pay.
Adoption Register for England and Wales
Stores details of children awaiting adoption, whose own agency has not been able to find the right adoptive family, and details of approved adopters awaiting a placement whose agency has not been able to match them with appropriate children. Register staff use the information to see whether they can suggest possible 'matches' between children and prospective adopters.
IRM - Independent Review Mechanism
Provides adoption applicants in England with the option of applying to an independent body to review the adoption agency's determination not to approve them as adopters or to withdraw their approval.
South West Adoption Network
Charity providing independent adoption support services throughout the South West of England to adoptive parents, adoptees and birth relatives.
Directgov – general adoption information
General and clear information on the adoption process.
Adoption Centres - Court addresses
Temporarily out of action!
Directgov
Information on obtaining birth or adoption records in England.