Any NHS workers?

[Cherrycola]

Does anyone know what weeks/ months are used to work out your average wage for maternity pay?

Thanks x

 

[Jayjay027]

I worked for the NHS for 4yrs until end of 2010, I'm not 100% sure but I think its something like the first 8 weeks is full pay, next 18 weeks is half pay + SMP (which for some people can add up to full pay) then 13 weeks at just SMP.
You're allowed to take up to a year off but if u do, the last few weeks are unpaid.
Speak to someone in HR to be sure, but I think I got it right x

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[Lou12]

Yes, that sounds about right Jay - assuming you've been with your trust for 12 months at the 11th week before expected childbirth. If you haven't it's different.

I've spoken to my HR dept. and they're sending me out all the info and the maternity policy.

 

[VikkiR]

The amount is worked out what you have earned in the 15 weeks prior to your EDD so be careful if you were to drop to half pay due to sickness as this will effect your maternity pay. Your maternity policy should be available on your local intranet