Island Chosen To ‘Trailblaze’ New Separated Parents App

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to trial a new app to support separating parents and help them secure the best possible outcomes for their children. The new app called Separating better will enable parents to self-manage their separation, providing emotional and practical support in a single authoritative app. It will equip parents with the emotional skills and practical information they need to put parenting arrangements in place that work in the best interests of their children.

Debbie Price, area director for the Isle of Wight (children and families) said: “We know how difficult a relationship breakdown can be and we are keen to hear from anyone on the Island who feel they may benefit from using the app as part of a free trial. “We are looking for approximately 50 separated parents to take part, whether that be both parents or just one parent from the relationship breakdown.

“The app will have advice videos and information to help support you to reduce conflict and make effective co-parenting arrangements. If you are interested in taking part, please register on the website.” Relationship experts at OnePlusOne were awarded funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Reducing Parental Conflict Challenge Fund 2 to create the app, building on its research into emotional readiness and the successful Getting it right for children course.

Research shows that a person’s emotional readiness has a significant impact on their ability to reduce conflict and make effective co-parenting arrangements.

The pilot, which launches today (Thursday 11 January) is looking for 50 Island people to participate in using the app before its planned national roll out in March 2024.

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References

1. ^ Twenty Stonegate Pubs At Risk On Isle Of Wight As Company Reveals GBP2.6bn Debt (www.iwradio.co.uk)
2. ^ Motorcyclist Taken To Hospital Following Ashey Road Crash (www.iwradio.co.uk)
3. ^ Ryde Town Council Agrees Purchase Of ‘Community Hub’ NatWest Building In Ryde (www.iwradio.co.uk)
4. ^ Publication Of GBP50,000 Floating Bridge Review Delayed With New Ferry Mooted (www.iwradio.co.uk)
5. ^ Four At Risk Isle Of Wight Post Offices To Be Saved By Taxpayer Cash (www.iwradio.co.uk)
6. ^ Ryde Town Council Working To Improve Beach Accessibility (www.iwradio.co.uk)
7. ^ Newport Takeaway Flips Script With New Five-Star Hygiene Rating (www.iwradio.co.uk)
8. ^ Turnout Of Just 22 Per Cent For Ventnor By-Election As Potential Voters Refused Ballot Papers (www.iwradio.co.uk)
9. ^ Round-The-Clock Deliveries For ‘Awful Neighbour’ Newport Sainsbury’s Given Go-Ahead (www.iwradio.co.uk)
10. ^ Place Plan Public Launch Provides Insight Into Future Of The Bay Area (www.iwradio.co.uk)
11. ^ Newport Highway Improvement Work Begins This Week (www.iwradio.co.uk)
12. ^ Isle Of Wight Food Hygiene Ratings Dished Out For 88 Local Eateries (www.iwradio.co.uk)
13. ^ Mermaid Atlantic Team Reaches Voyage Halfway Point (www.iwradio.co.uk)
14. ^ Controversial And Divisive Isle Of Wight ‘Planning Bible’ Faces Further Delay (www.iwradio.co.uk)
15. ^ Isle Of Wight’s Cold Snap Raised To Amber Alert (www.iwradio.co.uk)
16. ^ Shanklin Performing Arts Centre Plans Submitted (www.iwradio.co.uk)
17. ^ Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued For Isle Of Wight (www.iwradio.co.uk)
18. ^ Fort Victoria Pier Development Refused (www.iwradio.co.uk)
19. ^ Lake’s Ko-Sing Chinese Takeaway Slammed With One-Star Hygiene Review (www.iwradio.co.uk)
20. ^ Body Of Man In 70s Found At Northwood Site (www.iwradio.co.uk)