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Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

The UK government has today announced that, subject to Parliamentary approval, the new legislation will take effect from 6 April 2025 following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023. 

Neonatal Care Leave will:

✅ apply to parents of babies who are admitted into neonatal care up to 28 days old;

✅ and who have a continuous stay in hospital of 7 full days or longer. 

✅ allow eligible parents to take up to 12 weeks of leave (and, if eligible, pay).

✅ be on top of any other leave they may be entitled to, including maternity and paternity leave. 

This will no doubt come as a huge relief to expectant parents who, for whatever reason, may need additional support at a vulnerable and distressing time in their lives.