We are evolving this page and new resources will be added in due course.

There are a range of resources and support available to staff with caring responsibilities.

The HR Team are available to provide advice about caring support options for employees or supporting line managers. If you would like to discuss your options or need some advice on how best to support employees you line manage with their caring needs please get in touch via the HR Inbox

The Carers Working Group brings together staff from across the University who have caring responsibilities or an interest in supporting carers. The group works to improve understanding of the challenges carers face, identify ways the Department can offer better support, and help shape policies and practices that make a real difference. It also provides a space for carers to share experiences, raise concerns, and connect with others in similar situations.

You can view the group's Terms of Reference and open minutes here.

Emergency leave for actue caring responsibilities

For urgent and unexpected caring needs up to two days Emergency leave is available as paid leave.

Statutory Time off for Dependants

Statutory time off

Carers Leave

Unpaid Carers leave is available for short term caring responsibilities.

For Parental caring responsibilities the unpaid parental leave scheme should be utilised

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Department Wellbeing Support

Additional annual leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Contact PHC HR Team