22/09/2025
👩👩👧👦 Did you know parents of disabled children have extra rights at work compared to other parents?
It’s not always talked about, but the law does give carers stronger protections and more flexibility.
✅ More flexible parental leave (in days, not just weeks)
✅ A brand new right to Carer’s Leave (since April 2024)
✅ Stronger grounds for flexible working requests
✅ Protection under the Equality Act if treated unfairly
✅ Employers should adjust absence policies for disability-related needs
We’ve put together a clear, practical guide that explains these rights in plain English — and how you can use them.
👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.edvocat.co.uk/parental-rights
If you know another parent who might need this, please share it, it could make a real difference. 💙
UK Employment & Caring Rights Parents of Disabled Children: Time-off, Flexible Working & Protection A practical guide to the extra rights and accommodations available in the UK if you’re caring for a disabled child — beyond those available to parents of non-disabled children. Important: This is ...