Released on: 12 March 2025
Responding to the news that the Government has committed to extending bereavement leave to include miscarriage, Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT said:
“Too many women, new parents and families experience the devastating impact of pregnancy loss in silence, without the support they need.”
“The inclusion of bereavement leave for miscarriage in the Employment Rights Bill is a vital step in ensuring parents have the time and space to grieve without the added pressures of work.”
“At NCT we remain committed to advocating for better care and support for parents during the most challenging moments of their pregnancy and parenting journeys. We look forward to working with policymakers and partner organisations to ensure this new right is implemented effectively and that no parent has to navigate loss and bereavement alone.”
“We are proud to have supported The Miscarriage Association with this important campaign.”
