Free Neonatal Care Leave Policy Template

A ready-to-use policy to help you stay compliant and support your people.

New regulations mean employees with a baby in neonatal care are now entitled to additional leave and pay from day one of employment.

We’ve created a free, practical and easy-to-use policy template to help you meet your legal obligations and show genuine care when it matters most.

Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner or are simply responsible for people in your organisation, this policy is designed to help you respond with clarity and confidence.

What’s the Legislation?

Employees may now be entitled to:

• Up to 12 weeks’ leave (plus statutory pay, if eligible) when their newborn is in neonatal care for 7 days or more.
• This leave is on top of maternity, paternity, or parental leave.
• It’s a day one entitlement – no qualifying service needed.

This change aims to provide vital support to working parents during incredibly difficult circumstances.

Why Download This Policy?

You don’t need to start from scratch.

Our free neonatal care leave policy template will help you:

• Ensure your business is legally compliant
• Support employees with empathy and professionalism
• Save you time with a clear and customisable document
• Avoid confusion or missteps when the unexpected happens

It’s practical. It’s thoughtful. And it’s ready when you are. Download today!

Who Is This Neonatal Policy For?

This free download is ideal for:

• Small business owners juggling people responsibilities
• Office or operations managers overseeing HR tasks
• In-house HR teams needing to update their policies fast

Whether you’re well-versed in HR or just getting started, this policy will take the pressure off and help you do the right thing with confidence.

People-First, Policy-Ready

At SYLO | Beyond HR, we help businesses navigate legislation while keeping people at the heart of every decision. This free resource is just one of the ways we support our clients with clear, pragmatic advice that grows with them.

Download Your Free Policy Now

Be confident. Be compliant. Be compassionate.
Click below to access your free neonatal care leave policy template and take one step closer to a more supportive workplace.