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How Much Bereavement Leave Am I Entitled To?

From April 2026 bereaved partners in England, Scotland and Wales can take up to 52 weeks of unpaid leave. Describe your situation and get instant guidance on your bereavement leave rights.

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Bereavement Leave Rights — Jack's Law & Parental Bereavement Pay

Jack's Law gives parents 2 weeks' bereavement leave from day one of employment following the death of a child under 18 or a stillbirth after 24 weeks. Pay is £194.32 per week (2026/27). In England, Wales and Scotland the pay needs 26 weeks' service; in Northern Ireland, from 6 April 2026, the pay is a day-one right and also covers a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

Bereavement Support Payment is available for those who lose a spouse or civil partner: £3,500 lump sum plus 18 monthly payments of £350 at the higher rate.

Key areas covered: parental bereavement leave, Jack's Law, BSP, compassionate leave, time off for dependants. Checked against official sources.

Notifying your employer correctly

In England, Wales and Scotland, in the first 8 weeks after the loss you only need to tell your employer before you would normally start work on your first day off; after that, give at least one week's notice. The leave can be taken within 56 weeks of the loss, recognising that grief doesn't always follow a fixed timetable, and can be split into two separate weeks rather than needing to be taken consecutively.

Bereaved partner paternity leave

If the mother or main adopter of your child dies within the child's first year, on or after 6 April 2026, you may be able to take up to 52 weeks of unpaid Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave in England, Scotland or Wales, before or after any other parental leave you qualify for. It does not apply in Northern Ireland.

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This checker gives you a plain English read on your specific situation, answered only from its own guide for your part of the UK, checked against official sources. No login needed, and your answer is generated instantly based on what you tell us.

When to Seek Further Help

Our guidance covers many common situations, but complex or high-stakes cases need professional advice. For employment issues, contact ACAS in England, Wales and Scotland (0300 123 1100) or the Labour Relations Agency in Northern Ireland (03300 555 300). For free general advice, contact Citizens Advice (England 0800 144 8848, Wales 0800 702 2020), Citizens Advice Scotland (0800 028 1456) or Advice NI (0800 915 4604). For urgent housing problems in England, Shelter can help on 0808 800 4444.

What you need to know

The checker below answers from the verified guide for your nation. These are the key points from each one.

England, Wales and Scotland

  • If your child dies under 18, or is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy, you can take up to 2 weeks of Parental Bereavement Leave as an employee, however long you have worked there.
  • Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay is £194.32 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower. It needs 26 weeks with your employer and average earnings of at least £129 a week. Without them the leave is unpaid, unless your contract pays more.
  • If the mother or main adopter of your child dies within the first year, you may get up to 52 weeks of unpaid Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave.
  • If another dependant dies, you have a right to reasonable unpaid time off, including to arrange or attend the funeral. There is no legal right to time off when the person who died was not your child or a dependant.
  • Bereavement Support Payment is for the death of a husband, wife, civil partner or partner. Claim within 3 months to get the full amount.

Full guide: Bereavement Leave and Pay in England, Wales and Scotland. Last verified: 25 September 2026.

Northern Ireland

  • If your child dies under 18, is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy, or, from 6 April 2026, you have a miscarriage before 24 weeks, you can take up to 2 weeks of Parental Bereavement Leave.
  • For a death, stillbirth or miscarriage on or after 6 April 2026, Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay is a day-one right: you do not need 26 weeks with your employer. It is £194.32 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
  • Northern Ireland's rules have been different from Great Britain's since 6 April 2026. Do not use Great Britain rules here.
  • If another dependant dies, you have a right to a reasonable amount of unpaid time off, for example to arrange or attend the funeral.
  • Bereavement Support Payment is for the death of a husband, wife, civil partner or partner, from the Department for Communities. Claim within 3 months to get the full amount.

Full guide: Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland. Last verified: 25 September 2026.

This guidance is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current figures and legislation on GOV.UK or seek professional advice for your specific situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I entitled to redundancy pay?

Employees with at least 2 years of continuous employment are entitled to statutory redundancy pay. The amount depends on age, length of service and weekly pay. For redundancies from 6 April 2026, a week of pay is capped at £751 in England, Wales and Scotland (maximum £22,530) and at £783 in Northern Ireland (maximum £23,490).

What is unfair dismissal?

Unfair dismissal is when an employer dismisses an employee without a fair reason or without acting fairly in how they do it. In England, Wales and Scotland you currently need at least 2 years of continuous employment to claim ordinary unfair dismissal, or at least 6 months where the employment ends on or after 1 January 2027. In Northern Ireland you need at least 1 year.

When is statutory sick pay paid?

From 6 April 2026, statutory sick pay (SSP) is paid from the first full day of sickness absence, in Northern Ireland as well as in England, Wales and Scotland. It is £123.25 a week, or 80% of your average weekly earnings (normal weekly earnings in Northern Ireland) if that is lower. In England, Wales and Scotland it is paid for up to 28 weeks.

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