NHS Parental Rights & Leave Guide
Official NHS maternity and paternity leave rules, pay calculations, and return-to-work rights for UK parents.
Key Parental Leave Entitlements
- 52 weeks total maternity leave (39 weeks paid)
- 2 weeks statutory paternity leave
- Statutory Maternity Pay: 90% of earnings for 6 weeks, then £172.48/week for 33 weeks
- Shared Parental Leave options
- Protection against discrimination
NHS Parental Rights & Leave Guide
Complete guide to maternity/paternity rights, pay calculations, and return-to-work protections
✓ NHS-backed information
✓ Printable high-quality PDF
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