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  • The vast majority of lone parents are women who are separated or divorced 
     
     
  • The majority of lone parents cite loneliness as one of the main issues 

 

  • People with good social networks live longer, and are at a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, are less likely to report being depressed, to suffer a recurrence of cancer and less susceptible to infectious illness than those with poor networks 
     
     
  • Recent research has shown that childcare issues are the most important issue for lone parents 

 

  • The pressure of parenting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without a partner to share the responsibility ca produce high levels of stress on a lone parent 
     
     
  • Lone parents can be disadvantaged in their housing situation 

 

  • Low incomes and a tendency to view lone parents as less deserving tenants can result in poor housing in urban estates 
     
     
  • Lone parents can face a barrier when returning to work because of the cost of childcare

Jane was about to start work but had to find two weeks fees in advance for a nursery place for her daughter. She had asked her employer for an advance on salary but was refused. Source: Gingerbread (Advice Line)

 

 

  • Poverty affects both children and lone parents diets 
     
     
  • Poverty is associated with lone parenthood because of low benefits, lack of childcare, education and training and low pay amongst women 

 

  • Child poverty, often as a consequence of family breakdown is often an issue for lone parents 
     
     
  • Lone parents in rural areas can face particular difficulties including social isolation and hostile social attitudes. There are also difficulties due to lack of access to transport.
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