Posted on 15th March 2012
Lone Parents need to work at least 16 hours a week to claim Working Tax Credit.
Publications
A Guide to Time Off Work
This is a basic guide covering the different types of leave/absence from work and who is entitled to them. This factsheet is only an introduction to what you may be entitled to, so please seek further advice where necessary.
There is a separate factsheet for Maternity Rights, which covers leave and pay if you are pregnant or have just had a baby.
See also: Factsheet 29: Your Rights at Work.
Arrangements for children factsheet
Information on arrangements for children, Parental Responsibilities and Rights in Scotland and useful agencies.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
Back to work benefits factsheet
This factsheet covers the financial support for parents moving in to work.
(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 provides a list of support organisations and a short reading list.
Downloads
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.)
Child maintenance factsheet
Information about the Child Support Agency (CSA), the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (C-MEC), the services they provide, and the maintenance schemes currently in operation.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
Childcare factsheet
This factsheet outlines the different types of childcare and help available to pay for it.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
Educational Trust Funds factsheet
A list of local and national educational trust funds that may provide financial help with tuition fees, childcare, books/equipment or living costs.
Please read the information very carefully and ensure you only apply to trusts whose criteria you match.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) factsheet
This factsheet contains information on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for people whose ability to work is limited due to a disability or ill-health.
(This factsheet is part of the OPFS Lone Parent's Rights Guide.)
First Visit to a Solicitor
This factsheet will help you think about what to expect from, and how to prepare for, your first visit to a solicitor.
Flexible Childcare Services brochure
A brochure of the childcare services provided by One Parent Families Scotland.
Downloads
Fuel Advice Factsheets
A set of factsheets covering: Energy and money saving tips; Dealing with fuel debt; Information on payment methods, discounts, and switching suppliers; Useful advice agencies.
Further education and training factsheet
This guide explains what Further Education is, and what help is available to lone parents who wish to study or train at this level. (See Factsheet 26 for information on studying Higher Education.)
Holiday Trust Funds
A list of trust funds for holidays. 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 also see our Holidays factsheet.)
Holidays
This factsheet contains a list of organisations which specialise in holidays for single parents and their children. (Please also see our Holiday Trust Funds factsheet.)