Isle of Wight to Trial App for Separating Parents
The Isle of Wight is set to trial an app that aims to help parents who are separating. About 50 separated parents on the island are needed to test the software, which is now available to download. The free app is expected to be rolled out nationally from March.
Separating Better: A Guide for Co-Parenting and Conflict Resolution
The app, called Separating Better, provides guides on the separation process, effective ways of co-parenting, and ways to sort out disagreements. It is designed to offer emotional and practical support to help parents navigate the challenges of separation and develop important communication and conflict-resolution skills that are essential for effective co-parenting.
App Offers Emotional and Practical Support for Separated Parents
Verity Glasgow, CEO of the app’s creator OnePlusOne, stated that this free resource will provide parents with a combination of emotional and practical support to help them navigate the challenges of separation. The app aims to develop important communication and conflict-resolution skills that are essential for effective co-parenting.
The app is available 24/7 on phones, and the help it provides is accessible at times that suit parents. It is designed to offer personalized guidance and support throughout the separation process, providing a source of advice and information for parents who may be struggling with the emotional and practical aspects of separation.
National Roll-Out Planned for App Assisting Separated Parents
As part of a government-funded project, OnePlusOne aims to help separated parents by providing a comprehensive app that addresses their specific needs. Feedback from the trial on the Isle of Wight will be used to fine-tune the app ahead of its national launch in March. Once launched, the app will be available to separated parents across the country, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to navigate the challenges of separation and establish effective co-parenting arrangements.
Isle of Wight Trial of Separation App to Fine-Tune Ahead of Launch
The Isle of Wight trial of the Separating Better app aims to test its functionality and gather user feedback to improve its effectiveness. OnePlusOne, the app’s creator, was awarded funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to develop the app. The trial will enable the developers to make any necessary adjustments and ensure that the app meets the needs of separated parents.
Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet member for children’s services, expressed hope that the app would enable improved relationships between separated parents. He highlighted that this would support children’s futures and help avoid the negative impact that can arise from conflict between parents.
The Isle of Wight has previously been involved in technology trials, including the NHS’s contact-tracing app in May 2020. This latest trial further demonstrates the island’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions to support its residents and improve their wellbeing.
Analyst comment
Positive news: The Isle of Wight is set to trial an app, Separating Better, to help separated parents. The app offers emotional and practical support, personalized guidance, and resources for effective co-parenting. The trial will gather user feedback to improve effectiveness before a national roll-out from March. Analyst’s prediction: The app is expected to benefit separated parents nationwide, providing them with tools and resources to navigate separation and establish effective co-parenting arrangements.
