Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113190

Parental Leave and Parental Pay

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Paula Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on publicising entitlement to Neonatal Care Pay and Leave in hospitals and other health settings to parents who could potentially be eligible.

Answer

Kate Dearden

Neonatal Care Leave and Pay was introduced in April 2025 and as part of its introduction, my department has made strong efforts to raise awareness of the new entitlement to ensure eligible parents can access it. Charities, including Bliss, have supported ...

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