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These Regulations are made to implement a new statutory entitlement, as introduced by the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. Neonatal Care Leave and Pay will be available to employed parents if their child receives neonatal care starting within 28 days of birth, and goes on to spend seven or more continuous days in this care. The entitlement will apply to employed parents of children born on or after 6 April 2025 and provide these parents with up to twelve weeks of paid leave. Together, the package will ensure that parents who are employees will be supported to take time away from work to care for their child who is receiving or has received Neonatal Care.