SERVICE DETAILS
Our single parent tailored topics and search option offers face-to-face family support services and a wealth of advice and information on various topics.
We also have a new good health and wellbeing service.
TOPICS
Health and wellbeing...
We offer a good health and wellbeing support service to single parents and their families.
Includes: Support for you and your family. Five ways to wellbeing. Wellbeing tips
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/health-and-wellbeing.
Your benefits...
The benefits system has undergone a major change recently. We can help you to understand what benefits you are entitled to
Includes: Universal credit. Benefits in Scotland. Disability. Sickness and care benefits
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/your-benefits.
Coronavirus information for single parent families...
A resource for single parent families during the Coronavirus crisis
Includes: Work, benefits and money. Your wellbeing during coronavirus. Government guidance and resources
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/coronavirus-information-for-single-parent-families
Your money...
We have a direct money and debt advice service and information and tips about managing money.
Includes: Your money weekly update. Scottish Child Payment. Money and debt advice
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/your-money
Support for you...
Our local services offer a range of face-to-face services for single parents using a family support model.
Includes: One-to-one support. Support for dads. Crisis support
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/support-for-you.
Separating...
If you have recently separated from your partner and are now a single parent it's important to know what your first steps might be.
Includes: Just separated. Your Parenting Plan
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/separating.
Having a baby...
This advice includes benefits and other income you may be entitled to when you’re pregnant or just had a baby, taking time off, return to work and more.
Includes: Money when you are expecting, or just had a baby. Time off work when pregnant or just had a baby
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/having-a-baby
Your home...
Deciding where to live often depends on your income and the choices or options available. Our information includes advice about renting and owning a home.
Includes: Housing options. Cold weather payment. Heating your home
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/your-home.
Your children...
We can help single parents on a range of topics regarding their children, including maintenance, children getting older, one to one support and more.
Includes: Child and parent activities. Child contact arrangements. Best Start Scotland
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/your-children.
Work, training and education...
We offer a range of support including face to face employability training and further and higher education to help make the road to employment and education manageable.
Includes: Employability training. Financial help
For further information, please see https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/working-training-and-education.
