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Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy and EQIA Consultation
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As part of our commitment to supporting colleagues through all stages of life, we have introduced a new Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy. This policy reflects a new statutory entitlement introduced from April 2026 and sets out the support available to employees whose child's primary carer dies within the first year following birth or adoption.
We recognise that bereavement can be one of the most difficult experiences a person may face. The policy has been developed to ensure colleagues are supported with compassion, dignity and understanding during exceptionally challenging circumstances. It also supports our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported when they need it most.
Share your views
We are inviting feedback on the policy and accompanying Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA).
Your feedback will help us understand whether the policy and its implementation are clear, accessible and inclusive, and whether there are any unintended impacts that we should be aware of.
We encourage you to:
Review the policy and Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA)
Complete the survey and share your feedback
Tell us whether the policy effectively supports colleagues and reflects the diverse needs of our workforce
Your views are important in helping us ensure our policies remain fair, inclusive and supportive for all employees.
As part of our commitment to supporting colleagues through all stages of life, we have introduced a new Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy. This policy reflects a new statutory entitlement introduced from April 2026 and sets out the support available to employees whose child's primary carer dies within the first year following birth or adoption.
We recognise that bereavement can be one of the most difficult experiences a person may face. The policy has been developed to ensure colleagues are supported with compassion, dignity and understanding during exceptionally challenging circumstances. It also supports our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported when they need it most.
Share your views
We are inviting feedback on the policy and accompanying Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA).
Your feedback will help us understand whether the policy and its implementation are clear, accessible and inclusive, and whether there are any unintended impacts that we should be aware of.
We encourage you to:
Review the policy and Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA)
Complete the survey and share your feedback
Tell us whether the policy effectively supports colleagues and reflects the diverse needs of our workforce
Your views are important in helping us ensure our policies remain fair, inclusive and supportive for all employees.
Share Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy and EQIA Consultation on FacebookShare Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy and EQIA Consultation on X (formerly Twitter)Share Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy and EQIA Consultation on LinkedinEmail Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave Policy and EQIA Consultation link
