The Gingerbread Advice Service was set up in 2002 to provide support and expert advice on any aspect of single parenting, from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or Universal Credit issues. Our expert advisers provided tailored advice and can talk you through your options.
The Advice Service closed on April 1 2025.
More information about the closure can be found on our website.
For help and support with single parenting, please visit our information pages.
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Our community membership is open to all single parents in England and Wales and gives you access to local and online support, news and events.
Register nowAre you feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text the word GINGER to 85258 at any time of day or night and talk to a trained volunteer who will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better.
The service is free and confidential, and won’t show up on your phone bill.
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