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A failed experiment – the need for a new approach to child maintenance in the UK
27/10/2025
Blog
New polling reveals widespread frustration with the UK’s child maintenance system and strong public support for major reform to ensure children get the financial support they’re entitled to.
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Join OPFS at the Scotland Demands Better march and rally
08/10/2025
News
On 25 October, One Parent Families Scotland will march alongside thousands of others to demand a better future for families across Scotland.
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One Parent Families Scotland response to Poverty in Scotland 2025
06/10/2025
News
The UK Government's plans to introduce controversial reforms to PIP and Universal Credit passed at its first vote in Westminster yesterday evening - with 355-260 MPs in favour of progressing the Bill.
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OPFS launches Single Parents’ Manifesto for Scottish Parliament election 2026
18/07/2025
News
OPFS launches Single Parents' Manifesto for Scottish Parliament election 2026
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New research: public debt is deepening poverty for lone parent and disabled families
11/07/2025
News
New research shows public debt is trapping lone parents and disabled families in poverty.
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Single Parent FAQs: Summer Child Contact Arrangements – Issue 41
08/07/2025
Blog
Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on summer child contact arrangements.
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