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Consistent requirement for employers to understand postnatal mental health and recognise how it can affect somebody returning to work.

1. Mandatory postnatal mental-health training for employers – understanding PND, its symptoms and its impact on work.
2. Clear guidance for managers – supporting employees returning from maternity leave without assumptions or stigma.
3. Stronger protection from discrimination – ensuring employees aren’t disadvantaged because of postnatal mental-health difficulties.
4. A workplace support pathway – requiring employers to have clear policies and appropriate support for postnatal mental health.

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