One Parent Families Scotland
@opfs.org.uk
Scotland’s national charity for single parent families. We support family wellbeing, empower parents with the right information and advice, enable access to work, training + education, and campaign against poverty. Free helpline: 0808 801 0323.
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@opfs.org.uk
· Oct 23
📢 Big news!
Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social.
Too many are missing out on the support they’re due.
📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social.
Too many are missing out on the support they’re due.
📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
The #AutumnBudget has finally scrapped the #TwoChildLimit, something we’ve campaigned for over many years.
As our policy lead told @STV.news, ending the cap will lift 20,000 children out of poverty.
This change is especially important for single-parent families who’ve been hardest hit.
As our policy lead told @STV.news, ending the cap will lift 20,000 children out of poverty.
This change is especially important for single-parent families who’ve been hardest hit.
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The #AutumnBudget has finally scrapped the #TwoChildLimit, something we’ve campaigned for over many years.
As our policy lead told @STV.news, ending the cap will lift 20,000 children out of poverty.
This change is especially important for single-parent families who’ve been hardest hit.
As our policy lead told @STV.news, ending the cap will lift 20,000 children out of poverty.
This change is especially important for single-parent families who’ve been hardest hit.
Scrapping the #TwoChildLimit will be transformative for children across the UK.
This was the right decision, and it will bring huge relief to families who’ve been unfairly pushed into poverty by this harmful policy.
Our full response: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
This was the right decision, and it will bring huge relief to families who’ve been unfairly pushed into poverty by this harmful policy.
Our full response: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Scrapping the #TwoChildLimit will be transformative for children across the UK.
This was the right decision, and it will bring huge relief to families who’ve been unfairly pushed into poverty by this harmful policy.
Our full response: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
This was the right decision, and it will bring huge relief to families who’ve been unfairly pushed into poverty by this harmful policy.
Our full response: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Thanks to everyone who’s signed our open letter calling for urgent Child Maintenance Service reform.
We’re at 585+ signatures — but we need many more.
If you haven’t added your name yet, please take a minute:
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
We’re at 585+ signatures — but we need many more.
If you haven’t added your name yet, please take a minute:
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who’s signed our open letter calling for urgent Child Maintenance Service reform.
We’re at 585+ signatures — but we need many more.
If you haven’t added your name yet, please take a minute:
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
We’re at 585+ signatures — but we need many more.
If you haven’t added your name yet, please take a minute:
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
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In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
Reposted by One Parent Families Scotland
Our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, confirms the impact of the public debt crisis is most often felt by women as they are more often caring for children.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, confirms the impact of the public debt crisis is most often felt by women as they are more often caring for children.
Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt.
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Today with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’ve launched new research into the public debt crisis. Discover how women are more likely to experience public debt which traps their family in poverty.
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt.
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Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
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All parents need support at times. Getting emotional, financial, and practical help when and where it's needed can be a lifeline.
📝 @drsteffikeir.bsky.social on how Whole Family Support can tackle child poverty, and help children and families flourish 🌱
www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2025/s...
📝 @drsteffikeir.bsky.social on how Whole Family Support can tackle child poverty, and help children and families flourish 🌱
www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2025/s...
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
All parents need support at times. Getting emotional, financial, and practical help when and where it's needed can be a lifeline.
📝 @drsteffikeir.bsky.social on how Whole Family Support can tackle child poverty, and help children and families flourish 🌱
www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2025/s...
📝 @drsteffikeir.bsky.social on how Whole Family Support can tackle child poverty, and help children and families flourish 🌱
www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2025/s...
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice give us a call on our Helpline📲
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice give us a call on our Helpline📲
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
Families need support long before things break down.
Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly.
Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly.
Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Families need support long before things break down.
Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly.
Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
Our 2nd call for change is simple: build better support outside the CMS so parents can resolve problems quickly.
Learn more → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
Reposted by One Parent Families Scotland
New #UofGSpotlight podcast episode
This week we're talking access to justice and Legal Aid Reform in Scotland.
We speak to @jena.ng and Fiona McPhail, @uofglaw.bsky.social. Alongside @satwatr.bsky.social, @opfs.org.uk and @mscottetal.bsky.social, Scottish Women's Aid.
Tune in: 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
This week we're talking access to justice and Legal Aid Reform in Scotland.
We speak to @jena.ng and Fiona McPhail, @uofglaw.bsky.social. Alongside @satwatr.bsky.social, @opfs.org.uk and @mscottetal.bsky.social, Scottish Women's Aid.
Tune in: 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New #UofGSpotlight podcast episode
This week we're talking access to justice and Legal Aid Reform in Scotland.
We speak to @jena.ng and Fiona McPhail, @uofglaw.bsky.social. Alongside @satwatr.bsky.social, @opfs.org.uk and @mscottetal.bsky.social, Scottish Women's Aid.
Tune in: 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
This week we're talking access to justice and Legal Aid Reform in Scotland.
We speak to @jena.ng and Fiona McPhail, @uofglaw.bsky.social. Alongside @satwatr.bsky.social, @opfs.org.uk and @mscottetal.bsky.social, Scottish Women's Aid.
Tune in: 🎧 uofgspotlight.com
Our partners, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social have been testing new ways to help, building confidence among practitioners, creating resources for families and helping parents get the support their children are entitled to.
💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our partners, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social have been testing new ways to help, building confidence among practitioners, creating resources for families and helping parents get the support their children are entitled to.
💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
💬 Blog → opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Struggling to deal with debt? Our money and debt advice service is free and open to single parents across all of Scotland💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#Debt #Scotland #SingleParents #DealingWithDebt #MoneyWorries
For many single parents, navigating the CMS feels like hitting a wall.
Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.
Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.
Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
For many single parents, navigating the CMS feels like hitting a wall.
Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.
Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.
Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
Single parents have been at the heart of the Transforming Child Maintenance project, shaping recommendations, influencing policymakers, and helping design a system that truly works for families.
Their voices are driving reform ⬇️
📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Their voices are driving reform ⬇️
📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Single parents have been at the heart of the Transforming Child Maintenance project, shaping recommendations, influencing policymakers, and helping design a system that truly works for families.
Their voices are driving reform ⬇️
📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Their voices are driving reform ⬇️
📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Reposted by One Parent Families Scotland
📢CEP EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY👇📢
Is #NetZero by 2045 still achievable?
Join us at the Scottish Parliament
🗓️12 Nov 6–8pm
Chaired by @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP with experts from @energy-action-scot.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @satwatr.bsky.social, INEOS
👉 Email if you’d like to join: [email protected]
Is #NetZero by 2045 still achievable?
Join us at the Scottish Parliament
🗓️12 Nov 6–8pm
Chaired by @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP with experts from @energy-action-scot.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @satwatr.bsky.social, INEOS
👉 Email if you’d like to join: [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📢CEP EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY👇📢
Is #NetZero by 2045 still achievable?
Join us at the Scottish Parliament
🗓️12 Nov 6–8pm
Chaired by @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP with experts from @energy-action-scot.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @satwatr.bsky.social, INEOS
👉 Email if you’d like to join: [email protected]
Is #NetZero by 2045 still achievable?
Join us at the Scottish Parliament
🗓️12 Nov 6–8pm
Chaired by @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP with experts from @energy-action-scot.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @satwatr.bsky.social, INEOS
👉 Email if you’d like to join: [email protected]
Too many children are missing out on the financial support they need
The system designed to help them is falling short.
📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter:
www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
The system designed to help them is falling short.
📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter:
www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Too many children are missing out on the financial support they need
The system designed to help them is falling short.
📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter:
www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
The system designed to help them is falling short.
📄 Read the report, add your name to the open letter:
www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
#TransformingChildMaintenance
💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister.
💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.
📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!
👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.
📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!
👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister.
💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.
📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!
👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.
📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!
👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Reposted by One Parent Families Scotland
#SingleParents are often overlooked and left to deal with navigating family life alone.
@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ
#FamilySupport #NACWG
@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ
#FamilySupport #NACWG
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#SingleParents are often overlooked and left to deal with navigating family life alone.
@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ
#FamilySupport #NACWG
@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ
#FamilySupport #NACWG
Parents describe their experience with the Child Maintenance Service as impersonal, inconsistent and exhausting.
Our report shows how we can build a system that works for families: one that’s fairer, safer & responds to real lives.
📄 → opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Our report shows how we can build a system that works for families: one that’s fairer, safer & responds to real lives.
📄 → opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Parents describe their experience with the Child Maintenance Service as impersonal, inconsistent and exhausting.
Our report shows how we can build a system that works for families: one that’s fairer, safer & responds to real lives.
📄 → opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Our report shows how we can build a system that works for families: one that’s fairer, safer & responds to real lives.
📄 → opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Missed payments, poor service & delays mean 2m kids are missing out on the support they're entitled to.
We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone.
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone.
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Missed payments, poor service & delays mean 2m kids are missing out on the support they're entitled to.
We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone.
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
We need to Transform the CMS so it works for everyone.
👉 www.opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social @ipprscotland.bsky.social
This Talk Money Week, we want to remind you that our money and debt advice service is free and open to any single parents in Scotland dealing with debt 💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #TalkMoneyWeek #Debt #Scotland #SingleParents
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #TalkMoneyWeek #Debt #Scotland #SingleParents
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This Talk Money Week, we want to remind you that our money and debt advice service is free and open to any single parents in Scotland dealing with debt 💸
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #TalkMoneyWeek #Debt #Scotland #SingleParents
Find out more and get in touch⬇️
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
#TalkMoney #StartTheConversation #TalkMoneyWeek #Debt #Scotland #SingleParents
If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice give us a call on our Helpline📲
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice give us a call on our Helpline📲
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/l...
#SingleParents #Scotland #Helpline #SingleParentSupport #OPFS
New polling by @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows 78% of parents favour a system that prioritises getting maintenance in place for every child
📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New polling by @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows 78% of parents favour a system that prioritises getting maintenance in place for every child
📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social