Leave, Absence, Attendance, Returning Parents

A table of leave and absence options for staff with links to the relevant documents.

From 6 April 2025, the University is introducing Neonatal Care Leave to support parents of newborns requiring neonatal care for seven or more consecutive days (not counting the day the neonatal care starts) within 28 days of birth. The aim of this leave is to allow eligible parents dedicated time to spend with their babies in hospital, without using up their other family leave entitlements (e.g., maternity, partner, shared parental or adoption leave).

HR policies and guidance providing information to staff and managers on a range of leave and absence options, and attendance recording.

Family leave related policies aiming to support staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance.

Documentation and guidance on Shared Parental Leave and Pay

This maternity leave toolkit provides information and guidance to staff and managers on the maternity leave process.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to supporting employees who are new parents. As part of this commitment, the University has invested in a ‘Returning Parents’ Coaching Programme, providing you with expert support to help your transition back into the workplace after Maternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave or Adoption/Surrogacy Leave.