You are encouraged to advise your line manager as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed to ensure any health and safety issues are considered and to help with departmental planning.
You can also ask to see your Employment Services team at any time to discuss your entitlements and to ask any queries you may have in general.
In order not to lose your right to maternity leave and pay it is important that you submit a MATB1 (form issued by midwife or GP to confirm expected week of childbirth (EWC) after the 20th week of pregnancy) and submit a request for maternity leave in UniCore no later than the 15th week before EWC.
If you do not have access to UniCore, then your line manager or designated person can submit the request on your behalf.
Last edited Nov 20, 2024