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Help with moving into work: a guide for lone parents

One Parent Families

Lone Parent Helpline: 0800 018 5026

Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk

Free information for lone parents on a range of topics, including benefits and tax credits, employment rights and advice about whether you will be better off in work. We can also provide details of helpful organisations throughout the UK. The Lone Parent Helpdesk -www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/helpdesk- provides useful online information.

One Parent Families Scotland

Lone Parent Helpline: 0808 801 0323

Website: www.opfs.org.uk

Free information for lone parents on a range of topics, including benefits and tax credits. We can also provide details of helpful organisations throughout Scotland.

Childcare Link

Tel: 0800 096 0296

Website: www.childcarelink.gov.uk

Information about the different types of childcare, and help to find childcare providers in your area. Also provides contact numbers for your local Children's Information Service who can give you further information about registered and approved childcarers in your area.

New Deal for Lone Parents at Jobcentre Plus

New Deal for Lone Parents Information Line: 0800 868 868

Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

To find your nearest Jobcentre Plus office, where you can join New Deal for Lone Parents and/or get help through New Deal for Disabled People, check your telephone directory for details of your local office or search online.

Tax Credits Helpline

Tel: 0845 300 3900

Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits

For information about tax credits and to request claim forms. Also has claim forms available on the website.

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