‘Hugely significant’: those affected by forced adoptions welcome apology but demand more remedy
Summary
The British prime minister officially apologized for the UK government's role in forced adoptions between 1949 and 1976. Many affected individuals, including mothers and adult adoptees, welcomed the apology but stressed the need for mental health support and access to their personal records.Key Facts
- Forced adoptions took place in the UK from 1949 to 1976, involving mothers being forced to give up their babies.
- Mothers and adoptees experienced punishment, separation, and long-term trauma.
- A formal apology was given by the British prime minister in parliament.
- Adult adoptees have faced difficulties getting access to their birth records and medical history.
- Many suffer from mental health issues such as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Mental health support tailored to their trauma is currently inadequate and often unaffordable.
- Campaigners have fought for decades to have the government formally recognize its role.
- There is a strong demand for the government to provide mental health services along with the apology.
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