This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition Create a benefit for bereaved parents.
Currently in the U.K. there is a pension and a one off payment of £2000 of your partner dies. Well what if your child dies? Benefits for bereaved parents would give them time to grieve after loss.
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Parents should not be struggling to make ends meet and worrying about how to pay the mortgage after the death of a child.
They should be given a minimum of 6 months paid leave if their child dies, to come to terms with their loss. This would create a better working environment in the long run and better mental health for the parent/s affected. Also aftercare counselling should be provided for them to aid them in their wellbeing.
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website
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Share your views on parental bereavement leave
On Friday 20 October, MPs will debate the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill. This Bill is being sponsored by Kevin Hollinrake MP.
You can watch the debate live on Parliament TV: http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/401d7566-5a1e-4bad-abf3-8a0278b2c164
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What flexibility would you like to see in when or how parental bereavement leave is taken?
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Kevin Hollinrake MP will be joining the discussion live from 2 – 3pm on Wednesday 18 October to respond to your comments and will use your experiences to help shape the debate in the House of Commons Chamber on Friday 20 October.
This online discussion is organised by Parliament's Digital Outreach Team which works to involve the public in the work of the UK Parliament.
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