Policy & research publications

Read all of Gingerbread's policy publications, including research reports, consultation responses and briefing papers.

Single parents in the UK: prevalence, characteristics and impact

Published on 20 September 2018

Published on 21 February 2018

This report profiles single parents today, to see how life has changed for the one in four families headed by a single parent in the UK.

Published on 8 February 2018

Published on 9 July 2017

Published on 1 June 2013

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Membership is free and brings great benefits, including a monthly newsletter and opportunities to meet new people in our groups and online forum.

Our forum is a safe and supportive online space just for our single parent members. Speak to people who understand or browse for tips and ideas.

We have Gingerbread friendship groups around the country. If you're a single dad or have a child with additional needs, we have digital groups too.

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