Maternity Action

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For the fifth year running, @MaternityAction is asking #NewMums about managing the #CostOfLiving during #MaternityLeave. Join the nearly 1,500 women who have already shared their experiences. Your voice matters. Take our survey and please share widely: surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityAct…

🤰 Self-employed and expecting a baby? Make sure you know your rights. Read our info sheet here: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/materni…. Please share with anyone who could benefit. 💜 #SelfEmployed #SelfEmployment #MaternityRights #PregnancyAtWork #WorkingParents

Working through a #heatwave while #pregnant? You have rights. Read our blog here maternityaction.org.uk/2019/07/workin… #PregnancyAtWork #MaternityRights #WorkingParents #HealthAndSafety

Last year, Maternity Action provided free legal advice by phone and email to 2,295 women. A lack of funding prevents us from supporting the many more women who need our specialist legal advice - only 1 in 4 who call us are able to get through. Even a small amount can make a big difference. Donate today – checkout.justgiving.com/gwecwlov3t #SmallCharitiesWeek #MaternityAction

💜 Looking for your next challenge? Whether it's a run, walk, bake sale, quiz night or your own fundraising idea, you can help raise vital funds for Maternity Action. Get in touch to start your fundraising journey maternityaction.org.uk/fundraise/ #SmallCharitiesWeek #FundraisingChallenge #MaternityAction

Looking for an easy way to support @MaternityAction this #SmallCharitiesWeek? Sign up to @easyuk & raise money for us every time you shop online – at no extra cost to you. Plus, for a limited time, if you sign up to support Maternity Action using the link below, easyfundraising will give us bonus donations: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/maternityactio…

As a #smallcharity, we depend on the generosity of our supporters to keep our work going. Every day, more people reach out to us than we have the resources to support. With demand for our services continuing to grow, a monthly donation helps us be there for pregnant women and new parents when they need us the most. Set up a regular donation here checkout.justgiving.com/gwecwlov3t #SmallCharitiesWeek

Have you been on #MaternityLeave or adoption leave or similar in the last 18 months? Please take our new 2026 Cost of Living Survey. Here's the link surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityAct….

This #VolunteersWeek we’d like to say a huge thank you to the people who so generously give their time to help us promote, protect and enhance the rights of pregnant women and new parents. We couldn’t do what we do without our trustees, peer supporters, lived experience panel members and advice volunteers. Thank you for volunteering for us – it means the world.

Please take our new 2026 Cost of Living Survey. @MaternityAction is asking women about their financial situation during #maternityleave, or any other type of leave from work following the birth or adoption of their child. We want to hear from you if you were on leave at any time in the 18 months between December 2024 & the present day. Survey link ➡️surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityAct…

Did you know that from day one of employment, employees have the legal right to request #flexibleworking? If you’re returning from #maternityleave, juggling #childcare, or trying to make work fit around family life, our info sheet is essential reading: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/child-f…. #FlexibleWorking #WorkingParents #MaternityRights

Do you have a question or dilemma at work on your #pregnancy #maternity or #parentalrights? We've teamed up with @MumsnetTowers & will be answering your questions until 20 May here shorturl.at/tWsKM.

This #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting that postnatal depression affects more than 1 in 10 mothers within a year of giving birth. If you’re struggling, you have rights at work and may be entitled to support. 👉 maternityaction.org.uk/advice/postnat… #MaternalMHmatters #MaternityRights

April sees the introduction of #DayOneRights to #paternityleave & #parentalleave, as well as improvements in #StatutorySickPay for low income workers. For more info on these new rights, see our info sheets tinyurl.com/yjv46d5m tinyurl.com/y2f7x8tm.

On a #ZeroHoursContract and expecting a baby — or recently become a parent? You still have important rights around #MaternityPay, leave, and financial support — even if your hours aren’t guaranteed. Find out what support you can get and how it works: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/zero-ho…

Following #IWD2026 we’re shining a light on @MaternityAction, one of our member organisations providing vital support to women experiencing discrimination, maternity charging, workplace disputes and more. 🔗Find out more: maternityaction.org.uk

This #InternationalWomensDay, we want to say a big thank you to all our funders, volunteers and supporters. If you can, please donate today and help us support even more pregnant women and new parents checkout.justgiving.com/ggajngjguf. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #MaternityRights #WomensRights

Are you #pregnant, on #maternityleave, or #parentalleave and worried about #redundancy? You have important legal protections and entitlements - take a look at our info sheet - maternityaction.org.uk/advice/redunda… #PregnancyRights #MaternityLeave #RedundancySupport #KnowYourRights #MaternityRights

Improve your knowledge & understanding of maternity & parental pay & benefits when helping clients. @MaternityAction is offering free online training for advisers & support workers in London-based voluntary and community organisations. Find out more and book docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Today, @MaternityAction & @unisontheunion release the findings from our joint #MaternityRights survey, which reveals that despite legal protections, pregnant women & new mothers still face poor treatment, disadvantage and unacceptable risk when they go to work. Read the results in the report here maternityaction.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #Maternity #MaternityRights #MaternityHealthAndSafety #FlexibleWorking