Kinship care in the spotlight as millions tune in to watch Tom Daley’s Hell of a Homecoming

Last night millions of people tuned into BBC One to watch Tom Daley’s ‘Hell of a Homecoming’ which saw kinship care firmly in the spotlight.

There was a short film about Kinship, including Tom’s visit to meet wonderful kinship carer Meyrem and her family.

He heard first hand from Meyrem about the joys of bringing up her niece and nephews, as well as some of the challenges that she and many kinship carers face, and the difference that Kinship makes. He also joined an online support group and witnessed how crucial these are in providing a space for kinship carers to share their experiences.