Posted on 23rd April 2013
Lone parents in Scotland are facing the most radical shake-up to the benefit system ever. If you work with lone parents and want to know how these changes will impact on them, then come to one of our information sessions.
Promoting supportive policies and services for lone parents and their children.
One Parent Families Scotland works to ensure that all families, particularly those headed by a lone parent, have the support, information and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland's economic and social life.
Have your say
We at One Parent Families Scotland are keen to hear your views on issues affecting you.
Here are the discussions we are currently holding.
Please note that the views expressed in the discussion pages are the opinions of others and do not reflect the views of One Parent Families Scotland.
What do you think would make Scotland the best place in the world to bring up children?
What help do you think parents need?
OPFS believes it is important that policy recognises the strengths of lone parenthood and that the contribution that lone parents bring to society in caring for their children single-handed should be acknowledged. A national parenting strategy should recognise this as a unique challenge facing lone parents.
Welfare Reform Bandwagon
The government's Welfare Reform bandwagon hurtles on at an alarming pace.
Mostly designed to save the Treasury money, many of the changes to Housing Benefit, Tax Credits and Child Benefit have already been implemented with more cuts to follow in the future.
We run the Lone Parent Helpline - a free, independent helpline for lone parents and anyone affected by the issues surrounding one parent families.
Freephone 0808 801 0323
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Training Programme Q2 2013 (Welfare Reform, Universal Credit) (Posted on 23rd April 2013)
Lone parents in Scotland are facing the most radical shake-up to the benefit system ever. If you work with lone parents and want to know how these changes will impact on them, then come to one of our information sessions.
Questionnaire on Combining Work and Family Life for Single Mothers (Posted on 11th April 2013)
Calling all working single mothers! Take a moment to complete this questionnaire!
New Lone Parent Rights Guide 2013 (Posted on 4th April 2013)
If you are a single parent then the Lone Parent Rights Guide 2013 is for you. It contains all the information you need to know about what benefits you are entitled to, maternity rights at work, housing options, arrangements for your children after separation and divorce, and childcare. It also includes information about the ‘bedroom tax’ and the new Child Maintenance Service.
Download the free Rights Guide factsheets >
Or ring the Lone Parent Helpline on 0808 801 0323 for a copy.
Lone Parent Family Celebration Day (Posted on 2nd April 2013)
You are warmly invited to attend our event on Thursday 4th April
Lone Parents do a great job of bringing up children on their own and deserve respect. You are invited to OPFS "Lone Parent Family Celebration Day" on Thursday 4th April.
Find out about welfare reform, hear lone parents talk about the challenges they have overcome and gain information on OPFS services in Glasgow.
Start time: 10 am with buffet lunch served at 12 noon
Venue: Avenue Park Street Community Centre, Maryhill, Glasgow,
G20 8TS
RSVP
Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform (Posted on 18th March 2013)
The Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform (SCoWR) is a coalition of more than sixty key third sector organisations as well as some individual members. SCoWR was created in 2006 to oppose the UK Government's Welfare Reform Bill and continues to campaign for a fairer welfare system.
The latest Members' Newsletter is available for download below.