Hi Modsas, Unfortunately we do not provide a face to face service and we no longer offer an advocacy service because, unfortunatley, our funding was withdrawn. I have replied to your private message and I think you have spoken to one of our other advisors. Please feel free to call us again or get in...

Hi Modsas,

I am in the process of replying to your private message (PM) so rather than sending you 2 separate answers, I will deal with the issues you raise here in the PM.

Best wishes

Suzie

Hi Grace, I’m one of the advisors at FRG. To make sure I give you the right answer, I would like a little bit more information from you so could you please answer these couple of questions? 1. When you say “recover costs” what do you mean? Do you mean in terms of compensation or in getting backdated...

Hi, Yes SGO allowance is still means tested. However the LA, when deciding the amount of allowance to pay, should have regard to the amount of foster care allowance that would be paid if the child was fostered. This was upheld in the case of R(B) v Lewisham LBC (2008) EWHC 738. Please have a look at...

Hi GrannyP Sorry to hear of the difficulties you are having. I would recommend that you get in touch with the Social Worker Team Manager and explain the situation you are in and see if they can assist you. If they are not able to or simply will not help, then contact the Independent Reviewing Office...

Well done, that is great news.