Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 February 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 8 February 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Nurses: Vacancies
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to contact NHS nurses on maternity leave to request their assistance in filling vacancies.
- Answer
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The family leave guidance published by NHS Employers in October 2020 sets out what an employer may consider should a member of staff who is currently on family leave -maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave - indicate that they would like to return to work early or for a period of time to support the National Health Service during the pandemic.
Employers will need to carry out a risk assessment and provide appropriate facilities in accordance with the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 for any employee returning from a period of maternity leave, in particular mothers who are breastfeeding.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 148679
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Maternity leave Nurses Vacancies
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- 2022-10-13 14:14:57 +0100
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