Going back to/starting work - WhatsApp Support Article

By alice.roberts, 23 December, 2025
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Returning to work after maternity leave can be tough.  During the WhatsApp support group we explore what returning to work can involve, the thoughts and feelings that may come up when considering this decision, and some ways to approach it at your own pace and in a way that feels right for you.

NCT Article

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zj74jfr

Directory of articles about rights around returning to work

https://workingfamilies.org.uk/article-categories/pregnancy-and-maternity/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=94170382&gbraid=0AAAAADtdpPITVXKNLs4vQaGW4pzJ74BD2&gclid=CjwKCAiAj8LLBhAkEiwAJjbY72RmztZQHxhbyfQKOFjYubDz-wRfYnWd4wOS8kR9qUI4kLANM-tmYRoCCyYQAvD_BwE

https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/discrimination-during-maternity-leave-and-on-return-to-work/

Maternity Rights - Parents in Mind article

 

https://www.nct.org.uk/information/life-parent/support-change/breastfeeding-and-returning-work

 

Childcare funding 

'Approved Chilcare' you can get help paying for - https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

Eligibility checker - https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working

 

Real life stories & tips on returning to work;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zj74jfr

 

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/signposting-for-help-support/ Directory of support for :

Discrimination

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Tax/Benefits

Birth Rights & Trauma

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Solo parents

Adoptive Families

SEND Families

LGBTQ+ Families

Mental Health

Homelessness/Lack of Provisions

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