University College London Feb 10 2026 A group-based support program for foster carers significantly improves carer wellbeing, reduces burnout and stress, and strengthens relationships with children in care, while also offering good value for money, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. The findings come as the UK has a rising number of children in care, alongside ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining carers. With the UK government pledging last week to create up to 10,000 new