After your 20 week ultrasound scan, you can ask your midwife or GP for a MATB1 form. This form entitles you to statutory maternity pay from your employer or maternity allowance from Jobcentre Plus.During pregnancy/after birth you are entitled to:
paid time off for your antenatal appointments
maternity pay or maternity allowance
maternity leave
protection against unfair treatment, discrimination or dismissal.
Working partners are entitled to one or two weeks paternity leave and together you may be able to take shared parental leave. If you are not working, or you/your household is on a low income you may be entitled to maternity benefits and allowances.If you are employed, you must inform your employer that you are pregnant at least 15 weeks before your baby’s due date. When you tell your employer they must perform a risk assessment, which ensures any necessary adjustments can be made to your working environment or pattern. It is worthwhile speaking to your company’s human resource department and accessing the policy on pregnancy and maternity leave.More information on maternity/paternity leave, work, child or other benefits and money can be found in these related links:
After your 20 week ultrasound scan, you can ask your midwife or GP for a MATB1 form. This form entitles you to statutory maternity pay from your employer or maternity allowance from Jobcentre Plus.
During pregnancy/after birth you are entitled to:
