By Press Release
The Island 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.
Debbie Price, area director for the Island (children and families) said: “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.”
Research shows that a person’s emotional readiness has a significant impact on their ability to reduce conflict and make effective co-parenting arrangements.
Cllr Jonathan Bacon, cabinet member for childrens services added: “It is good that the Island has been chosen for this trial to offer separated parents a tool that is available 24/7 on their phone, which can be accessed at times that suit them.
“I hope it will help to support families to develop healthy and productive communication and develop better ways of dealing with conflict where it arises. By enabling improved relationships between separated parents, I hope the app will help to ensure that children’s futures are supported and avoid the negative impact that can arise from conflict.”
The pilot, which launched yesterday (Thursday) is looking for 50 Islanders to participate in the trial before its planned national roll out in March.
Anybody interested in taking part in the trial or finding out more can visit iow.life/seperatingbetter. The app trial is not suitable for those in the court system or victims of domestic abuse.
Island parents can also find further support via iow.life/oneplusone.