Relationships Matter

Parental conflict is not the same as domestic abuse – if you are afraid of your partner or feeling that they control your life then this is more likely to be domestic abuse and support is available for you. Please seek help by:

• visiting the Bradford Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) website
• calling the National Domestic Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours a day)
• calling our local service Staying Put on 0808 2800 999 (open Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30)
• in an emergency always call 999

We’re really pleased to share with you "The Little Book of Relationship Tips"

The book has been put together to help you if you’re facing challenges that are affecting your relationship with your partner. Maybe you are arguing more often, or your arguments are getting worse? This guide will provide some practical support and tips to help you get through this stressful time, and support you to make your relationship stronger for the future.

(Click the image or on this text to download)

If required, the booklet can be read aloud using our accessibility function at the top of the page. If you need any further help to access the booklet or experience any issues, please do get in contact with us.

Bradford Council have worked with one plus one to provide the following FREE online courses (click on the images or the highlighted text underneath them for more details and to access the courses - links open in a new tab/window)

Arguing Better - to help parents communicate better with each other

Getting it right for children - is for separated or separating parents to help manage conflict and minimise the impact on children.

Me, you and baby too - to help new and expectant parents.

Having a baby is an exciting time, often you will experience lots of different emotions, sometimes you may feel tired or stressed and you may argue more.  It is normal for babies to cry, sometimes this can be upsetting, ICON supports parents and carers to understand crying is normal, comfort methods and how to cope. Have a look at our coping with my baby crying page for more information on ICON.

Money Troubles

Debt and relationships - due to the cost-of-living crisis and because around 55% of couples list debt and money troubles in their top 3 issues, we have added another online course to support you. Throughout the course you will hear real couples telling their stories of being in debt, the impact this had on their relationships, and the steps they took to get things back on track.

Stronger relationships programmes

Would you like to reduce the arguments and disagreements in your family and cope better with stress? Would you like to enhance your relationship with your current partner, or improve communication with your ex or the other people helping to raise your children?

Strengthening Families have two online courses available, one exploring relationship where you live in the same house as a co-parent (that could be two biological parents or it could include another key adult who helps bring up children like a grandparents or step parent); and a second where co-parents live apart in different homes but still share children:

These courses are currently free of charge.

To find out more about what the difference is between the two types of course and what you can expect Have a look at the different options below or take a look here.

Click below to enrol. You will be choosing the online course relevant to your circumstances, then the day and time for your weekly group discussions.

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Relationship Matters Website - This is a new partnership between 15 Councils across Yorkshire and the Humber Region helping families who may be having relationship difficulties. It has been created to provide advice, tips, and support to help keep our relationships positive and to support parents and carers.

Family Lives provide targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling.  The issues they support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental well-being.

You can call Family Lives on freephone 0808 800 2222 (Open Mon–Fri 9.00am-9.00pm and 10.00am-3.00pm at weekends)

Gingerbread are a charity that help single parent families to live secure, happy and fulfilling lives. They give free and confidential support and expert advice on anything from dealing with a breakup to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or tax credit issues. If you plan to use the helpline, mornings tend to be busy, so sometimes calling in the afternoon can help.

You can call Gingerbread on freephone 0808 802 0925 (Open Mon: 10.00am-6.00pm, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10.00am-4.00pm, Wed: 10.00-1.00pm and 5.00pm to 7.00pm)