Member

This amendment seeks to build on important progress made through the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, which was only meant to be a starting point. Under that Act, eligible parents of babies admitted to neonatal care within the first 28 days of life who require a hospital stay of seven continuous days or more are now entitled to up to 12 weeks of statutory leave with pay. This leave is in addition to existing maternity and paternity entitlements.