Maternity Action

Maternity Action We offer free legal advice to pregnant women and new parents who are experiencing discrimination in the workplace.

We protect and strengthen the rights of pregnant women and new parents to employment, social security and free NHS maternity care, irrespective of migration status. National advice line:

0808 802 0029 open Mondays to Fridays, from 10 am to 1 pm

London advice line:

0808 802 0057 open every weekday except Wednesdays from 10 am and 1 pm

Email advice:

We now offer an email advice service which can be accessed here: https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice-form

There are also a range of info sheets available on our website covering a broad range of subjects including maternity discrimination, money for parents and babies, employment rights and health and safety. We also offer advice on NHS charging for maternity care:

0808 800 0041 (Freephone) open on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am–12 noon

We are currently unable to offer detailed advice via Facebook or email and will most likely direct you to the relevant info sheet and our adviceline.

We're delighted to be part of the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund Campaign 2026! From 6–13 October, every donation ...
02/10/2026

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.

Are you pregnant, on maternity leave or planning your return to work? Do you know someone who is?Join Maternity Action f...
01/10/2026

Are you pregnant, on maternity leave or planning your return to work? Do you know someone who is?

Join Maternity Action for four practical free 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-rights-webinars/

Although these webinars are free to attend, they are part of our Big Give campaign, and we would greatly appreciate a donation.

Your support will help us continue providing vital free advice and support to those who need it most.

A donation link will be shared alongside the Zoom join link closer to each webinar.

Know Your Rights: Free Webinar Series Join us for four practical lunchtime webinars covering your rights at work before ...
28/09/2026

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-rights-webinars

Although these webinars are free to attend, they are part of our Big Give campaign, and we would greatly appreciate a donation.

Your support will help us continue providing vital free advice and support to those who need it most.

A donation link will be shared alongside the Zoom join link closer to each webinar.

This week is Black Maternal Mental Health Week in the UK.A time to reflect on the experiences of Black women, who still ...
22/09/2026

This week is Black Maternal Mental Health Week in the UK.

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.

We look forward to a range of online in-person events led by the Motherhood Group, focusing on the themes of Joy, Justice and Journey.

The Motherhood Group .

Pregnant or recently had a baby? You could be entitled to free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental care.Pregnant women and ...
09/09/2026

Pregnant or recently had a baby? You could be entitled to free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental care.

Pregnant women and new mothers can get free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental care during pregnancy and for 12 months after giving birth — but you need a valid Maternity Exemption Certificate to claim the entitlement.

Not sure how it works? Our free information sheet explains:
• Who is entitled
• How to apply for a Maternity Exemption Certificate
• What to do if you’ve paid for prescriptions
• What to do if you’ve received a prescription penalty

📖 Read our free information sheet and know your rights:
maternityaction.org.uk/advice/free-nhs-prescriptions-and-nhs-dental-care-for-pregnant-women-and-new-mothers.

Please share this with anyone who might find it useful. 💜

This International Day of Charity, your support can make a difference.As a small charity, we rely on donations to suppor...
05/09/2026

This International Day of Charity, your support can make a difference.

As a small charity, we rely on donations to support pregnant women and new parents facing discrimination, and campaign for stronger maternity rights and pay.

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.

Donate here
👉 Set up a regular donation here: https://checkout.justgiving.com/gwecwlov3t

Today at 12pm, hundreds of parents are downing tools to take part in the Parent Strike, organised by Mother Pukka and Th...
27/08/2026

Today at 12pm, hundreds of parents are downing tools to take part in the Parent Strike, organised by Mother Pukka and The Dad Shift, calling for proper paternity leave and genuine flexible working rights.

Recent 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, including having a flexible working request denied, not being allowed to work part time or from home, as a reason.

Read our report:https://maternityaction.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/UNISON-maternity-rights-survey.pdf

Find out more about the Parent Strike: parentstrike.org

Pregnant and working? Know your rights.Our Pregnant at Work 2026 information sheet explains your legal rights around pay...
12/08/2026

Pregnant and working? Know your rights.

Our Pregnant at Work 2026 information sheet explains your legal rights around pay and benefits in clear, practical terms — including updated rates for April 2026–April 2027.

👉 Read the information sheet: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/pregnant-at-work

Please share this with someone who might find it useful. 💜

Know your rights when you're breastfeeding in public.Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/...
05/08/2026

Know your rights when you're breastfeeding in public.

Check out our Q&As - or read our info sheet maternityaction.org.uk/advice/breastfeeding-in-public-places.

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Second Floor, 3-4 Wells Terrace
London Borough Of Islington
N43JU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442072532288

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