Support our Leave for Every Loss Campaign
We believe women and their partners who experience a pre-24 week pregnancy loss should have the legal right to take bereavement leave from work. That’s why we’re calling for a vital change in the law.
Our Leave for Every Loss campaign comes in response to overwhelming public support for equitable parental bereavement leave and highlights the emotional, physical, and social toll of pregnancy loss.
On 11th March, the Government committed to including pre-24 week loss within bereavement leave. This is a huge win, but we’re committed to continuing to push for more.
Change is coming:
The timeline is subject to change, but here’s what we’re expecting:
- House of Commons: Third Reading – likely to be late April
- House of Lords: First Reading, then Second Reading, Committee Stage, Report Stage, Third Reading. It’s possible that the Bill doesn’t go to the Lords until September, allowing for revisions, redrafting and recess.
- Back and forth discussion between the Commons and Lords – before and after Christmas.
- Royal Assent (Bill becomes a Law) – likely early 2026.
What you can do to get ahead
With change on the horizon, here’s how you can ensure you’re prepared and in the know to support employees affected by pregnancy loss:
- Take a look at our training offerings – we provide bespoke and open training workshops, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to implement the best support in your workplace. Our next open workshops are on Tuesday 13 May and Tuesday 1 July.
- Make a lasting commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment, with flexible and inclusive support for your employees, by signing our Pregnancy Loss Pledge.
- Ensure you know how to navigate conversations around pregnancy loss with care and empathy. Our 5 things to say to an employee affected by pregnancy loss poster provides suggestions of how you can discuss your employees’ needs and requirements.
- Update or create your pregnancy loss policy, so that your employees can access your processes and guidance easily when they need it. We offer a policy guidance service, and a free template.
Charity Support
We’re proud to have the backing of fellow charities: Tommy’s, The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, Sands, Antenatal Results and Choices, Aching Arms, the NCT, MISS (Miscarriage Support Scotland), Worst Girl Gang Ever and Pregnant Then Screwed.
Our campaign has also been formally backed by the Co-operative, the Trades Union Congress, and the teachers’ union NASUWT.
Any effort, big or small, to raise the profile of our campaign can make a big difference. Here are some ideas of how you can get involved, and help us achieve Leave for Every Loss:
For our supporters:
- Download some of our social media campaign images to post on your own social media channels, and tag us @miscarriageassociation.
Suggested wording could include:
‘We’re proud to support the Miscarriage Association’s Leave For Every Loss campaign – calling for pre-24-week loss to be included in bereavement leave legislation.
As of 11th March, the Government has now committed to including pre-24 week loss in bereavement leave. However, it’s important to keep raising awareness, sharing experiences, and highlighting the need for bereavement leave for pregnancy loss.
Leave For Every Loss is one step closer.
To find out more about the @miscarriageassociation campaign, click here/the link in our bio. (sign post to our press release)’
For the media:
- Help us raise awareness by printing our press release, or get in touch with victoria@miscarriageassociation.org.uk for further comment or case studies.
- Please consider the images you use alongside your articles carefully. Pictures displaying baby bumps or pregnancy tests can be really triggering, so we advise that you opt for something displaying support and community at a difficult time.
For employers or managers looking to better support their employees:
- Take a look at our workplace hub, and find out how you can support your employees by taking on training, creating a pregnancy loss policy, and signing our Pregnancy Loss Pledge.
- Get in touch to formally back our campaign, by emailing comms@miscarriageassociation.org.uk.
- Lobby your HR department to ensure pre-24 week loss is included in your own bereavement leave policy.
- Encourage other organisations to implement meaningful support for those affected by pregnancy loss.
Thank you to everyone who has already backed our Leave for Every Loss Campaign
If you want to show your support and back our campaign, email comms@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
