Two weeks of paid leave for mothers and partners who experience pregnancy loss
We call on the UK Government to introduce two weeks of paid bereavement leave for mothers and partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
Signatures
18
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 18/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 18/100,000
- 08 APR 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
The following petition calls for the same action: Entitlement to bereavement leave after baby loss in first 24 weeks of pregnancy https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700852
- 12 MAR 2025Petition created
Background
Providing bereavement leave recognises the significant impact of pregnancy loss and promotes better mental health and well-being for those affected. It also sends a compassionate message that the UK government understands the importance of allowing parents time to grieve and recover after such a heartbreaking experience. A loss before 24 weeks is no less painful than a later loss and the emotional, physical and mental toll it takes on parents must be acknowledged.