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Parents and carers

Balancing work and caring responsibilities can be difficult at times, but UCL and the Ear Institute can help! In this section, you will find key information related to work-life balance, family/childcare matters and some links to external resources and key UCL policies.

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Pregnancy and leave

  • Everything you need to know and FAQs about UCL policies regarding maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave can be found at the and the
  • UCL maternity leave calculator

Returning to work

  • The Ear Institute Wellbeing and Breastfeeding room: Located on the 1st floor of the administrative staff building, it is available at any time for anyone who might need a quiet and private space for breastfeeding or for taking a bit of ‘time off’. The room is normally locked, so please contact Elena Bedisti (e.Bedisti@ucl.ac.uk, ext 28910) or Khuram Ayaz (k.ayaz@ucl.ac.uk, ext 28912 or 07770 853087) to collect the key
  • The Ear Institute Conference Fund: This fund can be used to help parents or carers to cover their childcare/care costs whilst attending a conference. To apply, download and fill in the EI Conference Fund form and return to your line manager.

- Download the EI Conference Fund form (.docx)

  • , provided by Care first, can offer independent and confidential advice and support on a whole range of family and work related matters

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