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Life as a single parent at the end of the COVID-19 safety nets – the untold human story
Since the beginning of the pandemic, single parents have borne the brunt of the economic and social fallout. Find out how the landscape is looking for single mums and dads now.
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Gingerbread publishes new research report 'Caring without sharing'
Gingerbread’s new report ‘Caring without sharing: single parents’ journeys through the Covid-19 pandemic’ highlights the experiences of single parents working and caring throughout the pandemic.
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