The Adoption Barometer is the only UK-wide comprehensive stock-take of adoption, based on the findings of a large annual survey of adopters and adoptees, and an assessment of government adoption policies.

With a total number of 17,000 responses over the past 5 years, the Adoption Barometer provides powerful evidence of the realities of adopting and being adopted.

Though there have been real improvements in adoption support in the UK over the last five years, far too many adoptees are still being let down, with serious consequences. The Barometer makes recommendations for vital changes to adoption policy and practice.