Meet Susie from CAFCASS; What is the current parental order process?

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Welcome to the teaser of Episode 4; CAFCASS; who are they and what role do they play in surrogacy cases in the UK? Mike and Wes chat to the wonderful Susie Blamire, Head of Practice. A fascinating and essential discussion for anyone starting out on a surrogacy journey; this is for you if you'd love to learn more about the parental order process and the potential new pathway suggested by the Law Commission.

Check out this educational teaser episode!

Guest bio:

Susie Blamire, Head of Practice (NIS) at Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)

She was appointed to the role of Improvement Manager within Cafcass’ National Improvement Service in 2016 and is now Head of Practice. She leads a team supporting quality improvement in front-line work to help Cafcass provide the best service possible to children and young people. Susie leads on ‘Parental Orders and Surrogacy’ and ‘Diversity’ within NIS and sits on Cafcass’ Operational Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group. 

She is also Cafcass’ Peer Practice Specialist on Modern Families, which encompasses surrogacy, same-sex parents and gamete donation. She keeps abreast of front-line developments in this ever-evolving area of practice through regular consultations with practitioners and delivering presentations nationally. 

Outside of work, Susie is the mother of two donor-conceived children. As a result of both personal and professional experience, she has a keen interest in the practical, psychological and legal implications for children born of surrogacy and/or gamete donation, and the adults involved in their story.

Susie holds a Master of Arts in Social Work with Distinction, gained from the University of Nottingham in 2001, along with the Post Qualifying Child Care Award and the Post Qualifying Award in Social Work, gained from the University of Sheffield in 2004. She speaks fluent French.

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