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SPAN
Information about Single Parent Action Network (SPAN), this website and media information.
- CREATING a voice for single parents and their children
- ENGAGING and empowering families
- CELEBRATING our diversity, our children, our lives
- SHARING information, learning, ways of moving forward
- SUPPORTING the development of one parent family groups
- Mission statement
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SPAN is a uniquely diverse organisation empowering one parent families throughout the UK. We value the vital contributions of one parent families in society.
- Current projects
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A description of the projects we are currently working on in the UK and Europe.
- SPAN's patron
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Ms Dynamite is SPAN's Patron.
- Join SPAN
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Be a part of our growing network of single parents, self help groups and organisations.
- When will the war on welfare end?
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SPAN's response to Government proposals to move single parents from income support to JSA
- One parent proofing launched in parliament
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A new report, Proofed for Parents by Parents, to be launched in parliament today by Single Parent Action Network.
- Ms Dynamite
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Minister and Ms Dynamite take stage for lone parents.
- Child poverty
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Bristol single parents spark debate on child poverty.
- Big boost
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Big boost for single parents in Bristol.
Policy and research
Information about SPAN's ongoing policy work and research projects.
SPAN works in strategic anti-poverty partnerships at local, regional, national, and European levels with research bodies, policy decision-makers and non-governmental organisations. Our partnerships enable us to inform governments about the multiple needs of one parent families and how their policies can best support them. Involvement of single parents in all aspects and at every level of our policy-work ensures that participation is at the heart of what we do.
- Current research
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Combating poverty and social exclusion and campaigning for better life chances for lone parents and their children is key to our current original research. These research projects provide a rare voice for single parents and their children in policy debates.
- Representing single parents
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SPAN is bringing the issues that affect single parents to government and other forums.
- Inside Families, Inside Communities
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An event to celebrate the success of the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities inclusive parent programme.
- Membership form
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Information and membership form for Single Parent Action Network.
- Order form
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Order form for SPAN publications.
- Annual Report 2005-6
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The annual report of SPAN's work.
- Lone Parents Need More Incentives, Not Benefit Cuts
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SPAN’s response to reports that benefits may be conditional on work related activities.
- Child Support Policy
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Memorandum to Lord Hunt
- Choice and Flexibility
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SPAN response to DTI consultation
- Submission to David Freud's review
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Conditionality of benefits for lone parents
About this website
This website, written by single parents for single parents in the UK, has been created by Single Parent Action Network (SPAN).
It brings together essential information, links to other support organisations, news and resources and provides an online community for one parent families and groups. Single parents can get information on how to set up a support or social group and self help groups can find out how to develop and keep their group going. with information on funding, training and diversity. The message board offers a virtual support group, where people can gain advice and support from others who have been through similar experiences - a lifeline to many who unexpectedly find themselves to be single parents.
If you have any comments, questions or ideas about how we can improve this website contact the Website Editor at SPAN, email info@spanuk.org.uk
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