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When a baby requires neonatal care, balancing work and family can be challenging. Providing the right support helps employees navigate this difficult time while fostering an inclusive and compassionate workplace. This guide explores key considerations for employers, including eligibility, leave entitlements, and best practices for supporting parents. Learn how to create policies that prioritise employee well-being and retention while aligning with legal requirements. Download the full resource to discover practical steps for implementation and workplace inclusion.

This guide will support you to better understand why and how parents and carers need to be supported, and how do to this in your organisation. You'll find advice, FAQs, legislative information and guidance for line managers.

Being a carer for a loved one can be one of the most difficult and rewarding things a person can do in their lifetime.

Between 2010 and 2020, more than 1.9 million people in paid employment became unpaid carers every year, with 75% of carers in employment worrying about balancing their caring responsibilities with work. This can be a huge challenge for employees, having a potential impact on the likelihood of them carrying out their role to the best of their ability.