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Resources and guidance to assist employers in understanding and applying the NHS TCS Handbook and NHS Job Evaluation Handbook.

General advice on child bereavement entitlements for staff under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

Read a summary of our response to the government's consultation on bereavement leave, including pregnancy loss.

Following the updated Protection from Redundancy Act 2023, additional legislation will come into effect from 6 April 2024.

Read a summary of our response to the government's consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers.

Guidance from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group (EDIG) which supports section 35 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

Alice Sorby of the NHS Staff Council's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group highlights some of the challenges.

The below scenario provides support and clarity for calculating pay for concurrent periods of maternity leave (section 15.2 TCS Handbook)

It is important for NHS employers in England to be aware of the key issues involved in managing the redundancy process.

Details of the call for evidence and how you can have your say on parental leave and pay.