One Parent Families Scotland

About One Parent Families Scotland

One Parent Families Scotland aims to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society.

Publisher

One Parent Families Scotland

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2021

Latest episode

20 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Mar 2024

   Episode 9: single parents day 2024

   Martha Mattos Coelho, a single parent and Edinburgh City Councillor, shares her journey of single motherhood and political advocacy for Single Parents Day.

2. 

   29 Feb 2024

   Episode 8 - Keeping the Promise

   Sarah Stewart and Chloe Riddell discuss the financial strain on families when children enter or return from care, offering insights for practitioners and parents.

3. 

   22 Jun 2023

   Episode 7 - Interview with Caitlin Logan (OPFS) and Jules Stapelton Barnes (LGBT Health and Wellbeing)

   Caitlin Logan (OPFS) and Jules Stapelton Barnes (LGBT Health and Wellbeing) discuss creating inclusive spaces and services for LGBTQ+ families in this interview.

4. 

   21 Feb 2023

   Episode 6 - Interview with young parent Kelly-Marie Wilson and Marion Fellows MP

   Host Marion Fellows MP interviews young parent Kelly-Marie Wilson about the financial, childcare, and employment challenges facing young single mothers and potential policy solutions.

5. 

   12 Oct 2022

   Episode 5 - Interview with Pam Duncan Glancy MSP and single parent and carer, Lindsay McCurley

   Pam Duncan Glancy MSP and single parent Lindsay McCurley discuss employment and training barriers for disabled single-parent families.

6. 

   28 Jul 2022

   Episode 4 - Interview with Alice from Advice and Information Service

   Philippa interviews Alice from the Advice and Information Service about the helpline and live chat support for single parents.

7. 

   26 May 2022

   Episode 3: Carolyn's story

   Host Fiona Duncan speaks with single parent Carolyn about navigating her son's additional support needs, her own health, and the cost of living crisis.

8. 

   27 Apr 2022

   Episode 2 - Cheryl / Molly, Glasgow Family Support Workers

   Glasgow Family Support Workers Cheryl and Molly discuss available resources for single parents in Glasgow and beyond in this interview.

9. 

   25 Oct 2021

   Episode 1 - Karen Adam MSP

   Karen Adam MSP shares her experience as a single parent and discusses the importance of a representative Scottish Parliament, flexible working, and affordable childcare.

Who has been a guest on One Parent Families Scotland

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Martha Mattos Coelho
• Caitlin Logan
• Jules Stapelton Barnes
• Kelly-Marie Wilson
• Alice

Contact One Parent Families Scotland

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.