Medics Money podcast Ep 279: Family Finance Essentials: Understanding Parental Leave for Medics
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Jul 8, 2025 This discussion dives into the intricate world of parental leave for healthcare professionals. It explores maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, breaking down rights and entitlements. Listeners gain insights on navigating statutory versus occupational leave, maximizing maternity allowances, and understanding the nuances of adoption leave. There’s a strong emphasis on financial planning, job security during pregnancy, and strategies for equitable childcare distribution. A must-listen for medics aiming to better manage family finances!
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Rights to Pregnancy Appointments
- You are entitled to attend all pregnancy-related appointments with paid time off.
- Your partner can attend two appointments with paid leave, up to 6.5 hours each, but further time off is unpaid.
Start Pregnancy Discussion Early
- Inform your line manager as early as possible about your pregnancy to initiate a risk assessment for your duties.
- Your employer must adjust your work safely or provide full pay suspension if duties conflict with your pregnancy.
Qualify for Occupational Maternity Leave
- To qualify for NHS occupational maternity leave, be continuously employed for 12 months by the 11th week before due date.
- Use the government maternity leave calculator online to track key dates and deadlines.