11 New Baby Legal Responsibilities you must not forget

11 New Baby Legal Responsibilities you must not forget

What are your legal responsibilties when your baby is born? You’ve done it! You’ve given birth to your beautiful baby and you’re trying not to get overwhelmed by it all. You will have realised by now there are a million things to think about. Sometimes it can get too...
How to Afford a Premature Baby

How to Afford a Premature Baby

We never expected to have a premature baby. We hadn’t budgeted for it! Working in the NHS has allowed me to meet patients and families of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs. I have worked in a special care baby unit (SCBU) and spoken to parents who have told me...
Maternity Allowance: Everything you need to know

Maternity Allowance: Everything you need to know

What is Maternity Allowance? Maternity allowance (MA) is a payment scheme designed to help parents who don’t qualify for statutory maternity pay afford the costs of caring for a new baby. Like SMP, maternity allowance can be claimed as early as 11 weeks prior to your...
Maternity Leave Rights (your FAQ guide!)

Maternity Leave Rights (your FAQ guide!)

Katie is pregnant and wants to know what her maternity leave rights are. How much maternity leave will she get? What about maternity pay? She has lots of questions about the timing of the leave and what she has to do to get it. She can’t afford to get it wrong as...
How much is Basic Maternity Pay in the UK?

How much is Basic Maternity Pay in the UK?

Katie is pregnant and wants to know how much maternity leave she’s entitled to. How much basic maternity pay she will get? She has lots of questions about the timing of the leave and what she has to do to get it. She can’t afford to get it wrong as she’ll be surviving...