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Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline

Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.

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Free
National
Self-refer

All advice is confidential and tailored specifically to the rights and needs of single parents.

About this service

Gingerbread provides information and support to help single parents live as well as possible. They offer advice on issues including maintenance, benefits, contact arrangements, and employment.

How they can help you

They provide a specialist helpline and an online community for peer support and expert guidance.

What to expect

Specialist advisors who understand the specific challenges of raising a child alone.

What to bring

Any relevant letters or documents regarding your query (e.g., DWP letters).

Who it's for

Single parents living in England and Wales.

Eligibility

Single parents and those about to become single parents.

Getting support

Eligibility
Single parents and those about to become single parents.
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Mon: 10am-6pm, Tue: 10am-4pm, Wed: 10am-1pm & 5pm-7pm, Thu: 10am-4pm, Fri: 10am-4pm
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

0808 802 0925info@gingerbread.org.ukVisit WebsiteOnline and Telephone Service
Mon: 10am-6pm, Tue: 10am-4pm, Wed: 10am-1pm & 5pm-7pm, Thu: 10am-4pm, Fri: 10am-4pm

Trust and updates

Verification status: Needs Review

Last verified: June 13, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free