I think justice has been done to the question with the previous answer. Really, as a prospective adopter it’s important to be realistic about the skills you have, the skills you can learn, your personal circumstances, the type of home you live in and your support network. I did consider adopting one with my ex husband few years ago, our house had 26 stairs from kitchen to bedroom, no bedroom is on the same level as a toilet or bathroom, the hallway is too narrow for wheelchairs, the garden is inaccessible. So we could not have adopted a child who was not able to navigate stairs. We both work – we both have to work to be able to afford to live in London – so we could not have adopted a child who needed round the clock care. We were both well over 40 – so we decided that we could not adopt a child who would not have a good chance of living independently as an adult. People who are able to give them a loving and stable home are desperately needed and deserve all the help they can get.