Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay

March 23, 2026 · WOWERI

Changes have come into effect in Northern Ireland regarding parental bereavement pay. Parents who have lost a child now have the right to statutory pay. The changes apply to cases of child death, stillbirth, and miscarriage.

Introduction

Statutory parental bereavement pay is an important issue for many families. Changes have come into effect in Northern Ireland regarding this pay. The Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 is a regulatory act that amends existing legislation.

What has changed

The changes apply to The Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023. Now, regulation 37 (expiry) no longer applies, which means that parental bereavement pay will continue to be paid.

Who is eligible for the pay

The pay is available to parents who have lost a child in cases of child death, stillbirth, and miscarriage. This pay is paid by the employer and is an important support for families who have lost a child.

Source: legislation.gov.uk