General lone parent issues
Resources relating to the general issues surrounding being a lone parent.
Arrangements for children factsheet
This factsheet details parental responsibilities and rights in Scotland.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
Bereavement factsheet
This factsheet gives a summary of the financial support available when a husband, wife, or civil partner dies. It also includes a list of support organisations and a short reading list.
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Changes to Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support
Information on recent and future changes to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Income Support (IS).
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
Fuel Advice Factsheets
A set of factsheets covering: Energy and money saving tips; Dealing with fuel debt; Information on payment methods, social tariffs, and switching suppliers; Useful advice agencies.
Holiday Trust Funds
A list of trusts which provide money for holidays to eligible persons.
Please read the following information carefully and ensure that your circumstances match the criteria before applying. Most applications need to be made by a third party such as a Social Worker, GP, Health Visitor or someone in a similar profession or position.
Please Note: This factsheet is currently being updated, and will be available soon.
Holidays
A list of organisations which specialise in holidays for single parents and their children.
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Trusts for individual and family needs
Details of trusts which provide funds for individual and family needs based on specific criteria.
Please ensure you meet the criteria of the Trust Fund to which you are applying. Most applications need to be made by a third party such as a social worker, GP, minister, health visitor or someone in a similar position or profession.
Useful addresses factsheet
A list of useful organisations and agencies for lone parents.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
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Young Parents Survival Guide Scotland
Key information and useful advice for young parents, covering a whole range of topics from when you first suspect you're pregnant to coping with raising your child.
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Action for Sick Children Scotland and ‘Young Parents Speak Out’ DVD
Action for Sick Children Scotland’s Child Health Rights Project in Tayside has produced a DVD ‘Young Parents Speak Out’. The DVD is primarily aimed at Tayside young parents, although is relevant to all young parents.
It seeks to support young parents in appropriate access to healthcare services for themselves and their babies, informing them about their (and their babies’) healthcare rights and responsibilities. The DVD also features young parents talking about issues such as attendance at ante-natal classes and their relationships with healthcare professionals such as midwives and health visitors. There are messages for young parents but also for healthcare practitioners, making it suitable for use as a staff training resource for those who work with young parents, either in a healthcare capacity or social context.