I am new to this site, I often have come to this site for help and advice whilst pregnant and as a new parent. I currently work for the NHS and have recently returned to work. I have changed from full-time to part-time as I am a single parent and struggle to find childcare on weekends. I have no family and I can only depend on my friends who have children of their own. I have asked my colleagues how much roughly they come out with and they said £700. I have been told several times I would be better off staying off work whilst my baby is so young (7months) and will regret not staying at home with her during her development years. I just came on here for some advice and help, would I be better staying off work until my child is in nursery then returning? What would I be entitled to as £700 is pretty low to cover rent, bills, etc. I do currently receive child benefits which is £84 pounds a month. Any advice would be brilliant? I would hate to have to give up my career but if I’m no financial better, every weekend is a struggle for childcare and to be honest it’s exhausting as my child doesn’t always sleep through…