PHS FOI 2025-002146
- Date of request
- 29 May 2025
- Date of response
- 19 June 2025
- FOI request ID
- PHS FOI 2025-002146
- Performance and monitoring
Request
I am writing to request the following information relating to parental leave under the Freedom of Information Act 2000:
• The total number of employees eligible for shared parental leave (SPL) in each of the past five calendar years (or financial years, if easier to report).
• The number of employees who applied for, and the number of employees who were approved, shared parental leave in each of those years, along with the length of leave applied for and approved, broken down by: gender; pay band or grade (if possible)
In the same period (broken down by year if possible), the number of employees who took:
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Any internal policy documents or guidance issued to staff regarding shared parental leave entitlement, including any updates in the past five years.
• Any surveys, evaluations, or assessments conducted internally on the take-up or impact of shared parental leave (including barriers to uptake).
• Whether enhanced pay is offered during shared parental leave, and if so, how it compares to maternity and paternity leave packages.
If the information is not readily available, please provide a summary of what information you do
hold on this topic.
I would prefer to receive this information in PDF or Excel spreadsheet. I understand that you may need to contact me if you require further clarification or have any questions about my request. My contact details are listed below.