What working parents and carers say...

"The service was particularly valuable to me as we were abroad on holiday when my father fell ill and we realised he would need care on return to the UK.

I was able to arrange suitable care via email and it was a great weight off my mind at a time when we were struggling with medical insurers and the French medical system.

The huge benefit of this service is that you know that backup care will be available when it is needed and that Work+Family Space will arrange it for you - it provides enormous peace of mind."

"I liked learning about 'shouldy thinking'. It's memorable and gives me something to take away and try to use to be less rigid in what I want so I can react more positively. I found the talk quite motivating. I'm going to be trying to spot my 'time stealers' and rethink them as well. "

"I really got a lot from talking with other Dads today. It's opened my eyes, almost as though I've been waiting three years for this conversation, since my first child was born."

"It's very interesting to be able to communicate our struggles and give and share opinions. The interactive nature is most beneficial."

"The workshop was very soon after I came back and I have since had a good conversation with my manager about goal-setting - the goals had been set too low before. Now it looks good. The case studies brought out how women are feeling and it was very helpful for me on how to address concerns with my manager... If I had not gone on the programme I would have gone in blind."

"The most valuable aspect is to get the perspective of other people within the firm in the same boat, in a similar situation."