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G.A.P. is in the process of registering as a charity.
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Are you a grandparent that acts as a full time parent or as a child minder to your grandchildren? If so do you need help, support, or advice?

Would you like to campaign for higher benefits/allowances, easier residence orders, and more support from government agencies?

Then this is the website for you! Read on.

did you know

As many as 1 in 10 grandparents may be looking after not only their grandchildren, but an elderly parent as well. Their status is not recognised, they are not paid and the government doesn't recognise their important role as carers.

read linda's story

When Linda McEvilly’s daughter was killed in a car crash she left behind a young son. 11 years later he is at university and Linda is campaigning to raise awareness for grandparents acting as parents.

Following her experiences of bringing up her grandson with little financial support and seeing many other people struggling to do the same, Linda launched Grandparents as Parents (GAP) in 2004. Read More . . .