On 11th March, the Government committed to including pre-24 week loss in bereavement leave legislation. This is an important milestone, and provides long-overdue validation that this type of loss can be experienced as a bereavement like any other. This commitment…
The Government has committed to granting bereavement leave for people affected by pre-24 week pregnancy loss in what would be a major change in employment law. In Parliament today (11th March 2025), Business Minister Justin Madders said the Government “fully accepts” the…
Miscarriage UK is pleased to see a report suggesting that the Government will support extending bereavement leave to include pre-24 week pregnancy loss. This would be a major step forward for those experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and a…
What is Professional Pause? Our Professional Pause sessions were created in response to the need for peer support spaces for NHS staff. Resilience is a key focus in healthcare, helping staff cope with the challenges of their roles without negatively…
We’ve been delighted to contribute to an important new framework to improve miscarriage care in Scotland. Launched today (6th February 2025) by the Scottish Government, the framework is dedicated to ensuring that women experiencing miscarriage receive the care and support…
How do we start talking about baby loss, whether a miscarriage, a molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy? Are there any words that can describe the overwhelming emotions associated with it? Probably not, but after seeing hundreds of patients who present…
Today we’re welcoming the news that the Women & Equalities Committee, led by Sarah Owen MP, is asking the Government to include bereavement leave for those who miscarry during pregnancy, in future employment rights laws. A new report by the…
Miscarriage UK is proud to share that our former national director Ruth Bender Atik has been recognised with an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Ruth, who retired in March 2024, was honoured for her services to the baby…
We know that facing the festive season can sometimes be really difficult for those who have been through pregnancy loss. Many of you will be thinking about the little lives lost too soon. We want you to know that it’s…
We’re calling for a vital change in the law so that women and their partners who experience a pre-24 week pregnancy loss have the legal right to take bereavement leave from work. Our Leave for Every Loss campaign comes in…