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
 

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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
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