Adoption affects many families but is a difficult area to research due to secrecy and privacy issues plus the legislative framework which surrounds it. The talk will look at the history of adoption in England and Wales and the records which might help when researching an adoption. The impact of consumer DNA testing will be covered as well as access to birth records, Intermediary Services and the regulations around making contact.
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About the Speaker
Kathy Wilshaw
Kathy is a Qualified Genealogist and a full Member of AGRA. She has worked in adoption for nearly 30 years. She has an Advanced Diploma in Local History from Oxford University and recently passed the University of Strathclyde PG Diploma in Genealogical, Palaeographical and Heraldic Studies with Distinction. Alongside traditional genealogical research, Kathy works as a researcher with a number of Adoption Agencies including Barnardo's and PAC-UK, and is also an adoption Intermediary with PAC-UK.
