Calls for more support for single dads as it emerges there are fewer single father families living in the Black Country
There are fewer single father families living in the Black Country compared to a decade ago, analysis of census data shows.
Ahead of Father's Day this weekend, Dad's House, a UK charity supporting single fathers, said more support must be extended to lone male parents who often struggle to find flexible work and mental health support.
Sandwell
Data from the recent census shows there were 2,300 single dads in Sandwell when the survey took place in March 2021. Of them, 957 had dependent children aged under 16.
Overall, men accounted for 11.8% of lone parents in the area while single mums made up the remaining 88.2%.
The proportion of single fathers fell slightly from 12% recorded in the 2011 Census.
Dudley
There were 2,408 single dads in Dudley when the survey took place. Of them, 958 had dependent children aged under 16.
Overall, men accounted for 14.5% of lone parents in the area while single mums made up the remaining 85.5%.
