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New parents on Statutory Maternity to receive 80% of their wage.

Submitted by Olivia Lees on Thursday 5th November 2020

Published on Wednesday 6th January 2021

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 6th July 2021

Signatures: 1,315

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2021 ~ Confirmed ~ Covid ~ Covid-19 ~ furlough ~ furlough scheme ~ Labour ~ March ~ Maternity ~ Midwife ~ Pandemic ~ Scheme ~ UK

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New parents on Statutory Maternity to receive 80% of their wage.

Petition Details

New parents on statutory maternity during the Covid pandemic to be reimbursed 80% of their wages up to £2,500 as per furlough scheme.

Additional Information

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a distinct lack of support for expectant parents and women on maternity. The lack of pre and post natal support, including cancellations of antenatal classes, Midwife and Health Visitor appointments cancelled and the limitations during labour have been hugely distressing. Women on statutory maternity are surviving off £148.50 a week whilst the majority of the UK benefit from 80% of their wage up to £2,500 on the furlough scheme - which is now confirmed to be extended until March 2021.


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