For more on employment issues caused by problems with childcare click here.

Sources of information and support on parenting:

• Direct Gov - the Government's own portal
  
  
  • Childcare
  • Parent money and work entitlements
  • Family issues and the law
    
    
• Gingerbread
  
  Phone advice service for lone parents and also provides day-to-day support for lone parents and their children through local self-help groups.
  Tel: 0800 018 4318 (Office hours)
  
  
• Parentline Plus
  
  Tel: 0808 800 2222
  
  
• Fatherhood Institute
  
  
• NSPCC
  
  Provides useful tips for common parenting problems