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

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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.

All MOD civil servants eligible upon meeting certain criteria.
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
Page last updated: 26 March 2026
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