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Blood Ties: Series 6

Blood Ties: Series 6: Episode 4: Anne Swartz

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Episode 4: Anne Swartz

Series 6

Anne Swartz

BBC Radio Scotland - Blood Ties, Series 6, Anne Swartz

Anne Swartz's role as 'granny' changed when she was granted custody of her grandchildren.

Grandmother Anne Swartz talks to Ruth Wishart about the break up of both her children's marriages and how she eventually took custody of three of her grandchildren.

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Grandmother Anne Swartz talks to Ruth Wishart about the break up of both her children's marriages and how she eventually took custody of three of her grandchildren following a call from Social Services, which ultimately prevented them from entering the care system.

She discusses how her role as Grandmother was altered when she became full time primary carer to these grandchildren, and speaks about the difficulties she has had to face as both a parent and a grandparent of children who require additional care and support.

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Ruth Wishart explores moral and ethical dilemmas facing families.

Ruth Wishart talks to people whose family relationships challenge our ideas about what is typical and how their experiences have shaped their lives.

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