'It sends a strong message about how we should view pregnancy loss.'
Compassionate support being offered to West Dunbartonshire Council parents struggling with pregnancy loss has been praised by the MP who launched the campaign for statutory paid leave.
This means that employees and their partners who lose a baby from 24 weeks of pregnancy will still be entitled to maternity and paternity rights and benefits. "Last year, I wrote to every council in Scotland encouraging them to follow Fife Council's example and sign up as part of our campaign to improve support for parents who experience miscarriage so it is fantastic to see that nine more have already taken the pledge.
Councillor Daniel Lennie, convener of corporate services, said: “I am pleased to see this scheme approved to offer help and support at a difficult and heart-breaking time for parents. I am also pleased the Council will support those suffering pregnancy loss through fertility treatment.
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