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Family Leave

Family Leave is time off work which will be granted for Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental, Paternity, Surrogacy, Neonatal Care, Parental and Parental Bereavement life events.

Who is it for?

All MOD civil servants eligible upon meeting certain criteria.

What do I get?

Family Leave is time off work to support you through a number of life events:

  • Maternity Leave and Pay

  • Adoption Leave and Pay

  • Shared Parental Leave and Pay

  • Paternity Leave and Pay

  • Surrogacy

  • Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

  • Parental Leave (Unpaid)

  • Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

Next Steps

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    View the Leave Policy and Procedure for further information on all aspects of Leave.

  • Page last updated: 26 March 2026

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