Maternity Action provides information, advice and training on maternity rights in employment, benefits and access to healthcare, and influences policy makers.

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@MaternityAction joins @Food_Foundation and over 100 organisations calling on the Government to urgently extend Healthy Start to all families receiving Universal Credit up to the age of five. Read our blog tinyurl.com/ccncvrvz #HealthyStart #AutumnBudget
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#AdviceWeek is here! We're joining @AdviceUK to celebrate the impact of advice services and the people who deliver them. Advice services are essential, providing life-changing support. We must invest in the advice sector. #AdviceSaves
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At Maternity Action, we stand with everyone who has experienced the heartache of #babyloss. We are here to offer free legal advice on your rights to time off and pay if you have suffered a #miscarriage, #stillbirth or loss of your baby shortly after birth. Take a look at our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advic… #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
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A huge thank you from everyone at Maternity Action💜There are still a couple of hours left to donate before the match funding campaign ends at midday. If you haven’t donated yet, please consider giving today to help us support more women. Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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Only 24 hours left of our #BigGive campaign. Please donate before the campaign ends and help us reach more women donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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What can your #BigGive donation to Maternity Action do? £15 could fund a 30-minute advice call with one of our specialist advisers. 👉 Please donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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Sydney talks about the real impact our free legal advice can have — from helping women understand their rights to knowing they’re not alone. But we know there are women still waiting for support. Please donate to our #BigGive campaign today donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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It’s live! Our Big Give Campaign 2026 has officially launched! Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why we need your support. 👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/… #WGMF #BigGive2026
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As affiliates of @MaternityAction, we want to make sure our members know about this. Four free lunchtime webinars this week on your rights at work before and after having a baby. For practical guidance plus Q&A, sign up here🔗 maternityaction.org.uk/your-… #HospitalDoctorsUnion
Know Your Rights: Free Webinar Series Join us for four practical lunchtime webinars covering your rights at work before and after having a baby. Each free, 30-minute session includes: 💚15 minutes of practical guidance 💚 15 minutes for questions and answers 💚 Clear information to help you understand and protect your workplace rights 👉 Sign up here maternityaction.org.uk/your-…
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We're delighted to be part of the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund Campaign 2026! From 6–13 October, every donation we receive up to £2,500, will be doubled — meaning twice the impact for new mums and parents who need our support the most. The donation link goes live at midday on Tuesday 6 October, and we’ll share it here. Help us answer more calls. Support more women. Change more lives. #WGMF #BigGive2026 #DoubleYourDonation
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Know Your Rights: Free Webinar Series Join us for four practical lunchtime webinars covering your rights at work before and after having a baby. Each free, 30-minute session includes: 💚15 minutes of practical guidance 💚 15 minutes for questions and answers 💚 Clear information to help you understand and protect your workplace rights 👉 Sign up here maternityaction.org.uk/your-…
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We support @MotherhoodGroup #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek. A time to reflect on the experiences of Black women, who still face a disproportionate risk of maternal and infant death and are more likely to report negative experiences of care during pregnancy and birth.
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This #InternationalDayofCharity, your support can make a difference. Right now, demand for our advice is higher than ever: 📞 We can answer just 1 in 4 calls 📧 Only 11% of people seeking email advice can access our service. A small monthly donation can help us reach more people when they need us most. Help us be there. 👉 Set up a regular donation here: checkout.justgiving.com/gwec…
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The UK has one of the least generous #parentalleave systems in Europe. For too long, parents and their families have been let down by an outdated system. This is why @MaternityAction is proud to support a collective call for a stronger and more inclusive parental leave system as part of the UK Government’s #UKParentalLeaveReview
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Today at 12pm, hundreds of parents are downing tools to take part in @mother_pukka @thedadshift parentstrike.org Research by Maternity Action and @UNISON showed that half (51%) of all women who had left their job after maternity leave cited a lack of flexibility. Read our report: maternityaction.org.uk/wp-co…
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Breastfeeding and returning to work? Make sure you know your rights. This helpful guide from Maternity Action explains what you need to know: maternityaction.org.uk/advic… #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #pregnancy #pregnancyrights #maternity #maternityright
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It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 2026! Here is a quick overview of some of your #breastfeedingrights in the workplace. You can find out more via our information sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advic…
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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/Maternity…
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🤰 Self-employed and expecting a baby? Make sure you know your rights. Read our info sheet here: maternityaction.org.uk/advic…. Please share with anyone who could benefit. 💜 #SelfEmployed #SelfEmployment #MaternityRights #PregnancyAtWork #WorkingParents
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