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Equality at work: miscarriage and bereavement leave

Inquiry

The Committee will hear evidence from charities, researchers, HR professionals, employers and trade unions about workplace support for women and their partners who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss.  This will include examining the case for extending eligibility for parental bereavement leave.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 12:50pm on 3 January 2025.

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Past events

Wednesday 27 November 2024
2:00pm Private
2:20pm Public
Equality at work: miscarriage and bereavement leave - Oral evidence 27 November 2024
2:20pm
  • Dr Jessica Farren (Consultant Gynaecologist at University College London Hospitals)
  • Munira Oza (Chief Executive at Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)
  • Vicki Robinson (Chief Executive Officer at The Miscarriage Association)
  • Nicole Basra (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Director UK and Ireland at Dentsu International)
  • Rachel Suff (Senior Policy Adviser at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD))
  • Rhea Wolfson (Head of Internal and Industrial Relations at GMB Union)
  • Thomas Simons (Chief Human Resources and Operational Development Officer at NHS England)
3:20pm
  • Rachel Suff (Senior Policy Adviser at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD))
  • Thomas Simons (Chief Human Resources and Operational Development Officer at NHS England)
  • Nicole Basra (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Director UK and Ireland at Dentsu International)
  • Rhea Wolfson (Head of Internal and Industrial Relations at GMB Union)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster

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