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One Parent Families Scotland
13 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh EH1 3NX
Helpline: 0808 801 0323
Tel: 0131 556 3899
Fax: 0131 557 7899
Email: info@opfs.org.uk
 

Welcome

Free Membership to Lone Parents...

The main sections are explained below.
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National Lone Parent Helpline 
(Free: 0800 018 5026) 
[Click for more information on the helpline]
...or use our online HelpDesk

 

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Scotland's Families
One Parent Families
Single Parents Action Network
Royal Bank of Scotland Community Investment

Help with parenting and family issues: OK to Ask

Lesbian Mothers Information

Do you use our website but not our Helpline?
Could we make our information services better for you?
We're keen to get your views as part of a small research project.
If you think you can help, please contact Lena at lena.bryant@yorkconsulting.co.uk or on 0131 270 6066 in confidence.

Lone Parent Rights Guide: Essential information for lone parents
Lone Parent Rights Guide factsheets are now available, updated for 2008.
These 11 factsheets contain essential information on a range of issues for lone parents and organisations working with lone parents including benefits, tax credits, maternity rights, legal issues, childcare and maintenance. Copies can be acquired from the HelpDesk area of the website or by contacting the Lone Parent Helpline on 0808 801 0323.

Are you a lone parent? Want to return to work?
Would a 3-day work preparation training combined with a 2-week work experience with Marks and Spencer help you to reach that goal?
If the answer is yes, you may be interested in our Marks and Start Return to Work programme starting on Tuesday 10 June 2008.
Childcare costs will be paid and there is the possibility of a training allowance for the programme.
Each participant is supported throughout the programme and leaves with renewed confidence, recent work experience, an action plan and a Marks & Spencer reference if requested.
Further information & contact details...

Changes to Lone Parents' Entitlement to Income Support
From 27 October 2008, any lone parent, with a youngest child of 12 years or over, who makes a new or repeat benefit claim will be required to claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and not Income Support (IS). This means that lone parents with a youngest child of 12 may only be entitled to benefit if they are actively seeking work..
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Wanted - Media Volunteers
One Parent Families Scotland is looking for lone parents who are willing to speak to the media.
We are frequently approached by journalists from newspapers, magazines, radio and television requesting an interview with lone parents on a variety of issues. If you have burning issues that you feel you would like to express to the press, then please get in touch with Susan Rew at OPFS on 0131 556 3899 or email susanrew@opfs.org.uk.

Lone Parent Helpline
Free phone: 0808 801 0323
The Lone Parent Helpline Calls are free from landlines and the following mobile networks: Vodafone, 3, Orange, Virgin, T Mobile.
Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Lone Parent Helpline Website...

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If you want a regular update of what OPFS is doing, sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter. You will be put on the mailing list and receive copies once a month.
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News
Current news and activities.
Recent member briefings.
Recent One Parent Families Scotland press releases and an archive of older releases.
About Us
All about One Parent Families Scotland, our contact information, local projects and other work.
Facts and figures from our work. Accounts and details of funders. List of members and details of who is on our committees.
HelpDesk
Gateway to our information service - Factual information and FAQs.
Includes text of some of our factsheets and other publications.
 
FactFile
For students and others interested in facts and figures Scottish lone parent statistics.
Children in One Parent Families, Teenage Pregnancy, Health and Scottish Lone Parents.
Contacts
Where to go for further information.
Useful web contacts, Directory of national and local lone Scottish organisations suppporting lone parents.
Admin.
How to get involved, including jobs and penpals.
OPFS membership form, Online donations to One Parent Families Scotland, Current vacancies and job application form, Volunteer opportunities, Training courses and events, aswell as the hugely successful PenPals scheme.

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 Investors in People logoOPFS is an Investor in People.
One Parent Families Scotland has gained the Investor in People national standard, following an assessment of the whole organisation. We now employ over 170 staff at seven locations.
This award recognises the dedication and commitment of all staff to delivering the highest quality of service to all our users.
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