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.
The Scottish Child Payment is a lifeline for families, but only if it keeps pace with rising costs.
Failing to increase it beyond the statutory minimum puts more pressure on parents already doing everything they can.
Our full response to today's #ScotBudget: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Failing to increase it beyond the statutory minimum puts more pressure on parents already doing everything they can.
Our full response to today's #ScotBudget: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Scottish Child Payment is a lifeline for families, but only if it keeps pace with rising costs.
Failing to increase it beyond the statutory minimum puts more pressure on parents already doing everything they can.
Our full response to today's #ScotBudget: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Failing to increase it beyond the statutory minimum puts more pressure on parents already doing everything they can.
Our full response to today's #ScotBudget: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Yesterday our Head of Policy, Strategy & Comms @charischittick.bsky.social spoke on STV news about what we want to see in today’s #ScotBudget.
Our calls in full:
opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Our calls in full:
opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Yesterday our Head of Policy, Strategy & Comms @charischittick.bsky.social spoke on STV news about what we want to see in today’s #ScotBudget.
Our calls in full:
opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Our calls in full:
opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Watch out for STV News at 6pm tonight. Our Head of Policy, Strategy and Communications, @charischittick.bsky.social, will be talking through what action we want the Scottish Government to take to to support single parents.
A reminder of our asks: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
A reminder of our asks: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Watch out for STV News at 6pm tonight. Our Head of Policy, Strategy and Communications, @charischittick.bsky.social, will be talking through what action we want the Scottish Government to take to to support single parents.
A reminder of our asks: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
A reminder of our asks: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
Today in @holyroodmag.bsky.social magazine, we set out what single parents need from tomorrow’s #ScotBudget:
www.holyrood.com/news/view,he...
www.holyrood.com/news/view,he...
Help single parents in the budget, Scottish Government is urged
Call to raise Scottish Child Payment and Child Maintenance Service support
www.holyrood.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Today in @holyroodmag.bsky.social magazine, we set out what single parents need from tomorrow’s #ScotBudget:
www.holyrood.com/news/view,he...
www.holyrood.com/news/view,he...
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Check out our member @opfs.org.uk thread below ahead of the Scottish Governments publishing the 2026/27 budget tomorrow ⤵️ @povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
1/7
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Check out our member @opfs.org.uk thread below ahead of the Scottish Governments publishing the 2026/27 budget tomorrow ⤵️ @povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
1/7
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
1/7
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
Tomorrow the Scottish Government will publish the 2026/27 Budget.
This is an important moment for setting priorities that could improve outcomes for single parent families in Scotland.
#ScotBudget #ScotlandDemandsBetter
@povertyalliance.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social
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
January 12, 2026 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
Back after the Christmas break and taking a moment to reflect.
In 2024/25, OPFS supported single parents across Scotland with advice, advocacy and one-to-one support while continuing to push for the change families need.
📄 Annual Report: opfs.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
#SingleParents #BackToWork
In 2024/25, OPFS supported single parents across Scotland with advice, advocacy and one-to-one support while continuing to push for the change families need.
📄 Annual Report: opfs.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
#SingleParents #BackToWork
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Back after the Christmas break and taking a moment to reflect.
In 2024/25, OPFS supported single parents across Scotland with advice, advocacy and one-to-one support while continuing to push for the change families need.
📄 Annual Report: opfs.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
#SingleParents #BackToWork
In 2024/25, OPFS supported single parents across Scotland with advice, advocacy and one-to-one support while continuing to push for the change families need.
📄 Annual Report: opfs.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
#SingleParents #BackToWork
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
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
December 29, 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
Reposted by One Parent Families Scotland
If you are due to receive a UC, JSA, PIP, ADP payment on the 25th or 26th, you’ll receive it today.
If you are due to receive one on the 1st or 2nd of January, you’ll get it on Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
Merry Christmas from all at Welfare Scotland 🎄
If you are due to receive one on the 1st or 2nd of January, you’ll get it on Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
Merry Christmas from all at Welfare Scotland 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If you are due to receive a UC, JSA, PIP, ADP payment on the 25th or 26th, you’ll receive it today.
If you are due to receive one on the 1st or 2nd of January, you’ll get it on Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
Merry Christmas from all at Welfare Scotland 🎄
If you are due to receive one on the 1st or 2nd of January, you’ll get it on Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
Merry Christmas from all at Welfare Scotland 🎄
New figures from @cpagscotland.bsky.social show it costs around £40,000 more to raise a child as a single parent in Scotland!
Single parents face higher costs and without the support to match.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
cpag.org.uk/news/cost-ch...
Single parents face higher costs and without the support to match.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
cpag.org.uk/news/cost-ch...
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New figures from @cpagscotland.bsky.social show it costs around £40,000 more to raise a child as a single parent in Scotland!
Single parents face higher costs and without the support to match.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
cpag.org.uk/news/cost-ch...
Single parents face higher costs and without the support to match.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
cpag.org.uk/news/cost-ch...
We’re in the @thecourier.co.uk today raising serious concerns about proposed cuts to children & family services in Dundee.
These cuts would be devastating for single parent families already under pressure.
More campaigning to come, watch this space 👀
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5398...
These cuts would be devastating for single parent families already under pressure.
More campaigning to come, watch this space 👀
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5398...
www.thecourier.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We’re in the @thecourier.co.uk today raising serious concerns about proposed cuts to children & family services in Dundee.
These cuts would be devastating for single parent families already under pressure.
More campaigning to come, watch this space 👀
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5398...
These cuts would be devastating for single parent families already under pressure.
More campaigning to come, watch this space 👀
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5398...
As a member of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social we are pleased to support this letter to the Finance Secretary - after doing the right thing to mitigate the 2-child limit, Scot Gov must keep the money freed up by its abolition to boost social security support for families: tinyurl.com/2xfh4yyy
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As a member of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social we are pleased to support this letter to the Finance Secretary - after doing the right thing to mitigate the 2-child limit, Scot Gov must keep the money freed up by its abolition to boost social security support for families: tinyurl.com/2xfh4yyy
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 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
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
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
December 15, 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
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
December 9, 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
Scrapping the #TwoChildLimit is a huge win.
But child maintenance reform still leaves big gaps, and families deserve better.
We’re ready to help deliver real change.
Full statement: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
But child maintenance reform still leaves big gaps, and families deserve better.
We’re ready to help deliver real change.
Full statement: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Scrapping the #TwoChildLimit is a huge win.
But child maintenance reform still leaves big gaps, and families deserve better.
We’re ready to help deliver real change.
Full statement: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
But child maintenance reform still leaves big gaps, and families deserve better.
We’re ready to help deliver real change.
Full statement: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
#ChildMaintenance needs reform at source, but Scotland can act now with practical, low-cost steps to improve access.
At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.
At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#ChildMaintenance needs reform at source, but Scotland can act now with practical, low-cost steps to improve access.
At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.
At yesterday’s Scottish Parliament roundtable hosted by @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social, partners, MSPs & parents discussed both UK-wide reform and immediate Scottish actions.
Thank you - almost 600 signatures for our open letter calling for urgent #childmaintenance reform
But with 2 million children missing out on support they are owed, we need to keep pushing for reform!
👉 Add your name: opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
But with 2 million children missing out on support they are owed, we need to keep pushing for reform!
👉 Add your name: opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thank you - almost 600 signatures for our open letter calling for urgent #childmaintenance reform
But with 2 million children missing out on support they are owed, we need to keep pushing for reform!
👉 Add your name: opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#TransformingChildMaintenance
But with 2 million children missing out on support they are owed, we need to keep pushing for reform!
👉 Add your name: opfs.org.uk/betterforeveryone
#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
December 2, 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
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email [email protected].
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland