One Parent Families Scotland

One Parent Families Scotland One Parent Families Scotland (www.opfs.org.uk) is a national charity supporting single parents and separating parents in Scotland. Helpline 0808 801 0323.

Only one day to go until our free webinar with The Poverty Alliance! As part of , this webinar will explore the role of...
07/10/2026

Only one day to go until our free webinar with The Poverty Alliance!

As part of , this webinar will explore the role of a Minimum Income Guarantee in tackling child poverty, drawing on new evidence from both One Parent Families Scotland and insight from the Poverty Alliance.

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07/10/2026

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In this clip, one of the parents who participated in the partnership between One Parent Families Scotland and Public Health Scotland (PHS) discusses being supported into long term, flexible employment at PHS.

👉 Hear the full story on our YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJqJeMcQgDc&t=1826s

06/10/2026

We gave evidence last week to The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on women’s poverty.

💡 OPFS Head of Policy, Strategy and Comms Charis Chittick highlighted the experiences of single parents. Female single parents are 68% more likely to end up with public debt than the wider population. We need to transform the system so it works for everyone.

Keep an eye out for more clips to follow from this session.

💜 A just and compassionate Scotland is something we can build together.That means ensuring single parent families have e...
05/10/2026

💜 A just and compassionate Scotland is something we can build together.

That means ensuring single parent families have enough income for food, energy, housing and the everyday essentials children need.

Our latest Single Parent Impact Report sets out concrete steps towards that future, including increasing the Scottish Child Payment to £40, reforming Universal Credit and abolishing the Benefit Cap.

These are changes OPFS is calling for so families can live with greater dignity and security.

Share the report to help keep that ambition at the heart of the conversation.

📖 Read our recommendations:https://opfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Income-spotlight-issue-37-Single-Parent-Impact-Report.pdf

🏡 A secure home gives families a foundation for everyday life.Michelle agreed a repayment plan for her rent arrears. An ...
05/10/2026

🏡 A secure home gives families a foundation for everyday life.

Michelle agreed a repayment plan for her rent arrears. An OPFS benefit check confirmed she was receiving everything she was entitled to.

But the Benefit Cap reduced the Universal Credit her family could receive by almost £700 a month, leaving her without enough income to cover her housing costs.

Her story shows why advice and an adequate income must go together.

➡️ Swipe through to understand what happened and the changes OPFS is calling for - so more families have enough to live on and greater security at home.

Michelle’s name has been changed to protect her identity. Read the full report:https://opfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Income-spotlight-issue-37-Single-Parent-Impact-Report.pdf

Call the One Parent Families Scotland Lone Parent Helpline for free advice and information. You can talk to us about any...
05/10/2026

Call the One Parent Families Scotland Lone Parent Helpline for free advice and information. You can talk to us about anything from separating to benefits, child maintenance and more.

Phone 0808 801 0323 to be connected to one of our expert advisers today!☎️

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