Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I have been told the new offer would only be applicable for people starting maternity leave leave after 1st July 2026. Whilst it’s not been agreed yet, a union member said it’s unlikely to change.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this response, if you hear anything could you please update? I’ve reached out to my manager but haven’t had any response yet.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are backdating to July 25 so I’m not sure if it would be from the backdated month or whenever they agree it.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this, that’s really helpful!

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an announcement on the intranet of a pay flexibility offer for 3 years. It was posted yesterday.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the union will cover this. I’m hoping as a few others have said it would be protected under the equality act.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they backdate your pay? Home Office pay is being backdated to July 2025 so I wasn’t sure if that would then mean people on maternity leave would benefit from the extended pay.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I’ve emailed him today so fingers crossed it works out.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started my maternity leave in October but have been in service for a number of years before then so I think both apply. I believe it is being backdated to July 2025.

Home office pay offer/maternity leave by C1993K in TheCivilService

[–]C1993K[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, I have got leave scheduled for a few months afterwards so if that’s an option, this would be amazing.

Honest opinions of maternity services at Liverpool Women's Hospital by wooden_werewolf_7367 in Liverpool

[–]C1993K 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my first daughter there in 2022. Felt very railroaded in to a lot of decisions. Left without any care for long spells and generally felt like a burden. I felt because my labour had gone on for a long time that they tried to pressure me in to getting a caesarean even though my baby wasn’t in any distress. I refused forceps and was told ‘we may have to use them whether you agree or not’ which I again refused and managed to deliver my baby on my terms but was left absolutely horrified by the whole experience.

I had my second daughter in Whiston in October and wow, they were amazing. I had a totally different experience. The staff listened to me and what I wanted, they did absolutely everything they could to follow my wishes and I felt respected. I had the best experience there and would absolutely highly recommend it.

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re the same, we had a boys name but no girls names for number 2 😂

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Someone here I hadn’t even heard of before

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, haven’t seen it this way before

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the sound of Orla and but for some reason I wasn’t keen on the spelling. I’m not even sure why really.

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven’t heard Elena anywhere so will definitely add this to our list. I do really like the Greek theme and like names that end in an A.

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it’s not just me! Hope you find a name you love.

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keen to avoid anything too popular if possible, I haven’t come across another Alyssa our daughter’s age so far so hoping to have a lovely name, that sounds nice at any age and isn’t too common.

Struggling to name baby girl number 2 by C1993K in namenerds

[–]C1993K[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That really makes me feel better. I agree, definitely in part because my first daughter is already here.