Over time many single parents become part of a blended family with all the joys and struggles that entails. Single Parents Wellbeing has embraced blended families as part of its Community and is developing projects and support activities for blended families as part of its Strategic Direction for 2026. 

Jackie Fisher, who has been a part of the leadership team in SPW from the start, shares her blended family story.

After being faced with poor mental health and the loss of a friend, Jaylo launched Many Downs Time To Get Up - a suicide prevention service aiming to support those struggling with their mental health. He chats to us about the vision behind Many Downs Time To Get Up as well as the benefits of spending time with animals on your mental health.

Navigating Grief as a Single Parent: Practical Tips for Coping and Healing

We know how tough it can be to juggle everything on your own, and now you're dealing with the heavy weight of grief too. It's not easy, you're stronger than you think, and there are ways to get through this.

It can be emotional and a difficult experience losing a pet. It’s completely normal to grieve and grieving for a pet follows a similar pattern to grieving for a human relation. Read more for our tips for coping with the death of a pet.