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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Applications, interviews, childcare planning, IT and finances: the six-week Training Academy in the OPFS - @publichealthscot.bsky.social pathway covered the practical details of moving into work. Why did that matter? We explain in our blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 18/09/2026

Asad Rehman has decades of experience in campaigning for environmental, social, and racial justice - and a deep understanding of how all these struggles are linked. Reserve your free place to hear him speak in Glasgow. It will be a highlight of #ChallengePoverty Week. #CPW26 www.tfaforms.com/5231335

A picture of Asad Rehman, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Text says The Annual Challenge Poverty Week Lecture Thursday 8th October 2026, 6pm, The Social Hub 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1TQ

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In our latest blog, Chief Executive Paul Johnston reflects on what we’ve learned from our partnership with One Parent Families Scotland, from removing barriers to employment to helping people stay, grow and succeed. Read the blog ➡️ ow.ly/YbB450ZRnyy

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 11/09/2026

If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice, give us a call. You can talk to our advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting, child maintenance, money and more. Open Mon-Fri 9.30-4 Call: 0800801 0323 #Helpline #SingleParents #Scotland

"You have been most helpful and thanks for listening to me. I have been really stressed over the last few years with my teenage son getting bullied, moving school and my ex husband not paying any Child Maintenance at all."
Parent caller to Helpline.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to 12 single parents who started new roles as Client Advisors with Social Security Scotland this week! 🎉 Through the OPFS Training Academy, they received tailored support, from financial guidance and applications to mock interviews and customer care training.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 08/09/2026

Our Lone Parent Helpline provides advice and support to single parents. Call 0808 801 0323, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm. Call us about anything from dealing with a break-up, sorting out child maintenance, understanding benefits, money when having a baby, studying or moving into work. If you

Live chat with our advisors online.
Monday to Friday 9.30-4pm.
Visit www.opfs.org.uk

"Thanks for talking to me, I have been very isolated since I separated 6 weeks ago, you have made my day having this conversation with you. I know my situation will improve over time and its early days for me and the children. Thanks again."

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 27/08/2026

We’re delighted that @satwatr.bsky.social Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland, has been re-appointed as Co-Chair to Scotland’s new Just Transition Commission. Our full statement: opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #JustTransition

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 10/08/2026

🎥 Twelve years on... In 2014, #SingleParents told us they were struggling with rising energy costs, prepayment meters and impossible choices between heating their homes and paying for other essentials. Sound familiar?

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 27/07/2026

New evidence from OPFS highlights the growing impact of energy debt on single parent families. During Q1 2026, money and debt enquiries made up the majority of contacts to our services.

** Infographic titled 'New impact report: energy debt". Large headline reads "78% of single parent enquiries were about money and debt". Data covers April-June 2026. A horizontal bar chart shows the percentage of enquiries by topic. **

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 23/07/2026

Child maintenance should help children get what they need to grow, learn and feel secure. But too many families face delays, setbacks and a system that feels like snakes and broken ladders. Read our guest blog from Philippa Kemp at @opfs.org.uk: www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-n...

‘TCM partnership group photo’ photo credit: Emma Boyd Photography.
From left to right: Neil Park (single dad and member of the Single Parent Expert group, Ruben (one of the children who came with us and his mum to London), Laura Millar (CEO Fife Gingerbread), Kerry Jones (Child Maintenance Project Coordinator Fife Gingerbread), Dave Hawkey (Senior Research Fellow, IPPR Scotland), Satwat Rehman (OPFS Chief Executive), Casey Smith (Researcher, IPPR Scotland), Katarzyna Stasina (single mum and member of the Single Parent Expert Group), Charis Chittick (OPFS Head of Policy, Strategy and Communications), Alexandra (one of the children who came with us to London), Philippa Kemp (Communications and Participation Manager).

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 23/07/2026

💡 Energy affordability is firmly back on the policy agenda this week with the new Prime Minister announcing plans to remove VAT from household electricity bills as part of a package of cost-of-living measures.

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We welcome the proposed removal of VAT from electricity bills as a positive first step, but long-term action such as an affordable social tariff and faster energy debt support is also needed. Read our full response here 👇 www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 07/07/2026

Parents told us that understanding child maintenance can feel confusing and hard to navigate. That's why parents worked alongside partner orgs to develop #ChildMaintenanceExplained 🎥 Kerry from @fifegingerbread.bsky.socialGingerbread explains more. www.childmaintenanceexplained.org.uk

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 06/07/2026

🎉 Child Maintenance Explained is live! Developed with parents and partner organisations, the new website provides clear, independent information to help families understand their child maintenance options and navigate the system. 🔗 www.childmaintenanceexplained.org.uk

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Not sure where to start with child maintenance? If you're a single parent in Scotland, we can help you understand your options and what happens next. Professionals supporting single parents can get in touch too. 📞 Helpline | 💬 Live chat Free. Confidential.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 02/07/2026

👀 Understanding child maintenance isn't always straightforward. That's why we're launching Child Maintenance Explained next week, a new website developed with parents and partner organisations to provide clear, trusted information in one place. Watch this space! #ChildMaintenanceExplained

Promotional graphic for "Child Maintenance Explained," an upcoming website developed with parents for parents. Features an image of three joyful children and organization logos including Citizens Advice Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 01/07/2026

Juggling everything and trying to understand child maintenance too? If you're in Scotland, our advisers can help you understand your options and the Child Maintenance Service. We also support professionals working with single parents. 📞 Helpline: 0808 801 0323

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 30/06/2026

Child maintenance can be hard to navigate, especially when you're juggling everything else as a single parent. If you're a single parent in Scotland, we can help you understand your options and make sense of the Child Maintenance Service. 📞 Lone Parent Helpline 💬 Live chat

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 28/06/2026

An important read At OPFS, we see every day how harmful narratives can deepen stigma and distract from the real causes of poverty and inequality.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 19/06/2026

OPFS has joined a coalition of leading charities calling for an emergency Scottish parliamentary committee on child poverty. Single parent families are among those most at risk of poverty in Scotland.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Last week, the House of Lords debated the Public Services Committee's report on reforming the Child Maintenance Service.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 12/06/2026

At One Parent Families Scotland we are heartbroken and deeply concerned by the outbursts of racist disorder, violence and threats this week. Families are being cut off from the essential support they need as many parents are telling us they are afraid to travel.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 09/06/2026

OPFS has joined healthcare bodies, women’s organisations and equality groups in calling for the reinstatement of a dedicated Minister for Women’s Health in Scotland. Women’s health requires clear leadership, accountability and political commitment.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
We are calling on the First Minister to reinstate the role of Women's Health Minister appears on a purple background with a collection of third sector organisation logos behind.

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Lawmanity @lawmanity.com · 09/06/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Law, Poverty, and Political Power, with Satwat Rehman Our next one-on-one guest interview is with Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social : anti-poverty campaigner and One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk Chief Executive 🎧 Listen here ➡️: podfollow.com/lawmanity/view

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 08/06/2026

Thank you for shining a light on an issue affecting so many single parent families.

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 01/06/2026

The tackling child poverty agenda in Scotland is entering a pivotal phase, with a new government at the helm and statutory targets coming due in 2030. In this blog, we set out our key priorities for child poverty research over the next five years. buff.ly/eTADkWT

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Tackling child poverty in Scotland: new horizons for economic analysis

Since 2017, Scotland has been the only nation in the UK with statutory targets for reducing child poverty, placing the issue firmly at the centre of policymaking. The Fraser of Allander Institute…

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 05/06/2026

This week, OPFS gave evidence to MPs on the UK Child Poverty Strategy. Asked by @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social how the Govt can build trust in the strategy, @charischittick.bsky.social highlighted 3 key ingredients:

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 04/06/2026

A key moment from our evidence to MPs on the UK Child Poverty Strategy: Too often, the debate focuses on the cost of tackling poverty. But as @charischittick.bsky.social highlighted, "Inaction on poverty is more expensive than prevention."

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 03/06/2026

We were honoured to be the only Scottish organisation invited to give evidence to MPs today as part of the joint Work and Pensions and Education Committee inquiry into the UK Child Poverty Strategy.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 03/06/2026

Today, our Head of Strategy, Comm's and Policy, @charischittick.bsky.social, is giving evidence to MPs as part of the joint inquiry by the Education & Work and Pensions Committee into the UK Child Poverty Strategy.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 01/06/2026

Today, OPFS joins @jrf-uk.bsky.social and partners across Scotland to call for a stronger Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. Around 30% of single parent families live with the devastating consequences of child poverty, something we see every day through the families we support.

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The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act – time to go further?

Scottish Parliament set a high bar with the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act — but the Act's final delivery plan in March, by its own admission, doesn't go far enough.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 31/05/2026

Could you support single parents to overcome barriers to employment? At OPFS, our Employability Advisors help families access opportunities, increase confidence and work towards long-term stability. We’re currently recruiting in East Renfrewshire. 📍 East Renfrewshire 🕒 Part time – 28 hours 📅 Clos

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 30/05/2026

We’re looking for a Benefit, Debt & Money Advisor to join our Glasgow team. This role supports single parent families with money advice, financial wellbeing and access to the support they need. 📍 Glasgow 🕒 Full time – 35 hours 📅 Applications close 8 June Learn more and apply:

Recruitment graphic for a Benefit, Debt & Money Advisor role at One Parent Families Scotland based in Glasgow. The role is full-time at 35 hours per week. The design features purple and light grey branding with pink “Work for us” text and a stylised figure illustration. Applications close 8 June.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 29/05/2026

Join a national team creating impact for families across Scotland. Our Child Maintenance Project Officers will help deliver support, build partnerships and improve outcomes for single parent families. 📍 Various locations 🚗 Travel across Scotland required Apply : opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Recruitment graphic for three Project Officer roles in Child Maintenance at One Parent Families Scotland. The positions are full-time at 35 hours per week and based in various locations with travel across Scotland. The design uses purple and light grey branding with pink “Work for us” text and a stylised figure illustration. Applications close 8 June.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 28/05/2026

We’re recruiting an Assistant Support Worker in Glasgow. This role supports single parent families facing financial hardship and helps connect people with practical support and services. 📅 Applications close 4 June Find out more: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Recruitment graphic for an Assistant Support Worker role at One Parent Families Scotland based in Glasgow. Various part-time hours are available between 16 and 25 hours per week. The design uses teal and light grey colours with pink “Work with us” text and a stylised figure illustration. Applications close 4 June.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 27/05/2026

Too many parents are making impossible choices between heating, food + other essentials. We’re backing @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social calls for a social tariff and stronger protections for low-income households. Full response: opfs.org.uk/get-involved... Our helpline is available to support

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 27/05/2026

We’re recruiting an Employability Advisor in East Renfrewshire to support single parent families to build confidence, skills and opportunities for work. 🕒 Part time – 28 hours 📍 East Renfrewshire 📅 Applications close 4 June Find out more and apply: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 26/05/2026

We’re growing our Child Maintenance support team 💜 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a national project supporting single parent families across Scotland. 📅 Applications close 8 June Apply: opfs.org.uk/get-involved... #ScotlandJobs #OPFS #ChildMaintenance #SingleParents

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 25/05/2026

OPFS is recruiting for a range of opportunities across our services. From advice and family support to employability, financial inclusion and child maintenance support, these roles help create lasting change for single parent families. Apply today: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Graphic promoting a job vacancy at One Parent Families Scotland for an Employability Advisor based in East Renfrewshire. The role is part-time at 28 hours per week. The design features teal and light grey branding with pink “Work with us” text and a stylised figure illustration. Applications close 4 June.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Last chance to register ⏰ Join us tomorrow to hear how co-designed employment pathways are helping single parents into long-term, well-paid work. #SingleParents #Webinar 📅 21 May 2026 | 10am–11am 🎟️ Book your place today bit.ly/3PBehpJ

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 19/05/2026

Happening this week 👇 Join our webinar to hear how co-designed employment pathways are supporting single parents into long-term, well-paid jobs. #InclusiveEmployment #Webinar 📅 21 May 2026 | 10am–11am 🎟️ Book your place today bit.ly/3PBehpJ

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Childcare access is key to family stability and opportunity. For many single parents, cost and availability create barriers. @opfs.org.uk explores how targeted support helps families thrive: loom.ly/CLKysrQ

“Without access to reliable childcare, pursuing education or training can seem like an impossible dream for many single parents.” - One Parent Families Scotland

“One of the biggest barriers single parents face is the cost and lack of flexibility of childcare.” - One Parent Families Scotland

“The sense of being in a strong community and belonging is essential for single parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children on their own.” - One Parent Families Scotland

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 14/05/2026

Together with single parents, we co-designed an employment pathway shaped by real experiences and focused on removing barriers to accessing, staying in and progressing in work. Join our webinar to find out more. 📅 21 May 2026 | 10am–11am 🎟️ Book your place today bit.ly/3PBehpJ

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Families Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join our training to better support families affected by imprisonment. Whether you work directly with these families or want to increase your knowledge, this session will equip you with practical skills and insights. 📅 Wednesday 27th May 👉 Sign up: ow.ly/Qmo550YVWNw

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Out now: Welfare Benefits Handbook 2026/27 The latest edition is fully updated with the new benefit rates for 2026/27 and covers key changes across the social security system, including the latest changes to UC elements. Order your copy today: tinyurl.com/ms5zhkpe

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

✍️ Add your name to petition for an end to Scotland's housing emergency 🔗 shelterscotland.org/Act

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Official record of RAGE against the housing emergency in Scotland. Sign now >>

It takes 30 seconds.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 12/05/2026

Together with single parents, we co-designed an employment pathway shaped by real experiences and focused on removing barriers to accessing, staying in and progressing in work. Join our webinar on 21 May to hear how this approach is changing lives Sign up 👉 bit.ly/3PBehpJ

romotional graphic for a webinar titled “Supporting single parents into good jobs.” The image shows a smiling woman holding a baby against a teal background. Text on the graphic reads: “Webinar: Supporting single parents into good jobs” and “21 May 2026, 10am–11am.” A pink circle in the top right says “Book your place today!” Logos for One Parent Families Scotland and Public Health Scotland appear at the bottom.

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 14/04/2026

Support single parents across Scotland! We offer: 🌟 Flexible & hybrid working 🌟 £25,864 – £31,612 (pro rata) 🌟 25 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (pro rata) 🌟 Pension (3% you / 7% OPFS) 🌟 25 days leave + 12 public holidays (pro rata) 👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

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