One Parent Families Scotland

I am really pleased to share that One Parent Families Scotland asked me to write a blog for them for International Women's Day. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/ecAtjw_p The photo is of a busy International Women's Day swim at Portobello at sunrise this morning. No matter what you think about the commercialisation and tokenism of International Women's Day, women are worth celebrating today and every day. We can't always rely on others to do it for us, so let's celebrate ourselves! 🥳 Thanks to Philippa Kemp for the opportunity and Leah Black for being my swimming buddy 👙

💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay Flexible working isn’t a privilege—it’s a necessity for many, especially single parents, 90% of whom are women. Without it, too many parents struggle to access work at all. In our latest guest blog, Lynn Houmdi CMgr MCMI of Flexible Working Scotland—a thriving Facebook community with 22K+ followers—explores how 'work that works' benefits not just single parents, but their families, employers, and the wider community. Creating truly inclusive workplaces means recognising the value of flexible work—not as a perk, but as a fundamental enabler of equity, diversity, and productivity. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/exXXsF_U #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #FlexibleWorking #Diversity #WorkThatWorks #SingleParents #Scotland #AccerlerateAction

📢 Calling All Single Parents: Your Insights Matter! 📢 I'm conducting a survey to shed light on the unique experiences of single parents in the workplace, and I need YOUR voice. Here’s what I’ve discovered so far: A staggering 82% of respondents indicated that their workplace doesn’t offer specific support for single parents and over half have considered leaving their job due to a lack of support. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for change in how workplaces support single parents. 💡 Why Your Participation is Important: By sharing your experiences, you’ll help bring attention to the specific needs and challenges single parents encounter. Your insights can drive meaningful conversations around workplace policies and foster a more inclusive environment. 📝 How to Get Involved: 1. Click on the survey link below 2. Spend just 5 minutes sharing your story 3. Tag and invite fellow single parents to join in Together, we can advocate for better support and make our voices heard. Thank you for being a part of this important initiative. 🙌 https://lnkd.in/erhAY4Xv #SingleParents #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #HR #Leadership #WorkingParents

An impactful report (the first of its kind), which amplifies the voices of children among the 10,000+ living in temporary accommodation across Scotland. Proud to have worked alongside with Shelter Scotland to link researchers with single parent families in Scotland whose children live in temporary housing. Please read the report, watch the short film, and support Shelter Scotland in its mission to secure more social and permanent housing and better support for Scotland’s children. 👇🏽

🙏 A big thank you you to everyone who has completed/shared our survey! ✅ Your input will help us to provide valuable insights into the experiences of single parents in Scotland accessing social security. ⏰ Today's the last chance to take part in the survey. Please share with your network. Thank you. https://lnkd.in/esMY4Rz3

Sending warm wishes to everyone undertaking prayer and fasting in the month of Ramadan #RamadanMubarak

📢 Supporting Single Parents Across Scotland Every day, our Advice & Information Service makes a real difference in the lives of single parents and their families—offering financial guidance, practical support and a listening ear. Our multi-channel service ensures that parents can access support in a way that suits them best—via our helpline, webchat, email and online self-help resources. We provide tailored advice on a range of topics affecting single parents, helping to improve family wellbeing and reduce child poverty across Scotland. 💡 Who is our helpline for? 🔹 Single parents & carers looking for advice 🔹 Friends & family supporting a single parent 🔹 Professionals working with single parents 📖 Read more about our advice services and the impact of our national and local services in our Annual Report: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eesY5222 #SingleParents #Support #Advice #Helpline #Parenting #Scotland #ChildPoverty #HelplinesAwarenessDay #Parenting

🚀 Transforming Child Maintenance – Making a real impact in Fife! 🚀 Fife Gingerbread, as part of our #TransformingChildMaintenance partnership with OPFS and IPPR Scotland, is driving real change in how child maintenance support is delivered. Beyond direct support, Fife Gingerbread is empowering practitioners to confidently discuss child maintenance with families—shifting the focus from parents' disputes to children’s rights. So far, 161 practitioners trained across Scotland! This work is shaping the future of child maintenance support—read more in their latest blog. 📖👇 https://lnkd.in/eSa6-unX #ChildMaintenance

Calls to our Helpline are confidential 🔒 Only OPFS sees your info, and we use it to improve our services🌟 Need your details removed? Email us at advice@opfs.org.uk 📧 For full details, check out our Privacy Policy online📜 https://lnkd.in/eJ_adt-7 #helpline #oneparenthelpline #OPFS #SafeSpace #scotland #singleparentsupport

🚨 Last chance to have your say🚨 📆 Survey closes: Thursday 13th February. We want to know about the experiences of disabled women and women with long-term health conditions in the workplace across Scotland. Your input is invaluable in highlighting the specific inequalities faced by disabled women in employment and will be used to inform our ongoing research. 🗣️ Open to all women with a disability or long-term health condition(s) in Scotland. 🎫 Optional prize draw entry for every participant. ➡️ Take part now: https://buff.ly/4gcCfzF #DisabilityInclusion #GenderEquality #InclusiveResearch #Research