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NHS extending maternity leave

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  • GwylimT
    GwylimT Posts: 6,530 Forumite
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    Why doesn't the childs dad just take unpaid leave?
  • SamDude
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    GwylimT wrote: »
    Why doesn't the childs dad just take unpaid leave?

    That would have been the first option, but was not possible.

    Beth has been able to find a short-term childminder while she returns to work.
    Thanks all for your posts, she did calm down after seeing that her line manager was following the policy. She would have liked some more consideration, but don't we all...
  • warby68
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    Thanks for the update.

    Its good to see an outcome - often the threads end without one.
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