Adoption UK
Alison Barnes is an accomplished professional in public relations and communications, currently serving as the Head of PR & Communications at Adoption UK since March 2015, where Alison supports the leading charity in aiding those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Alison has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, holding the position of Senior Communications Manager at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust since June 2012, and previously serving as Communications Manager at The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust from November 2001 to June 2012. Early career roles include Senior Press Officer at the Central Office of Information and Media Relations Manager at The NHS Confederation, showcasing a strong background in government press and public relations. Alison holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, completed in 2010.
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Adoption UK
Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, awareness and understanding for those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Created over 40 years ago by adopters for adopters; now with over 10,000 members we provide a strong supportive community and the largest voice of adoption in the UK. Our community is connected by the need to understand the challenges of adoptive parents and to celebrate the rewards together. We work closely with our colleagues in local authorities and voluntary agencies to provide the best support. As an adoption support agency we have been consecutively rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for our services. We help adoptive families build brighter futures for vulnerable children. Our trusted family finding service has helped many find new homes offering love, support and helping adopted children fulfil their potential. We offer hope and understanding by providing vital support, training, community, and voice to all those involved in the adoption process which includes prospective adopters, adoptive families and professionals. Our services are unique because they are developed by adoptive families for adoptive families. We campaign tirelessly to ensure that adoptive families receive the support and encouragement they need to help make adoptions work.