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1West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex, UK.
Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|October 12, 2013
Summary
NHS doctors
Area of Science:
- Medical workforce
- Occupational health
- Healthcare policy
Background:
- The introduction of Ordinary Paternity Leave (OPL) in 2003 increased uptake among fathers.
- Additional Paternity Leave (APL) was introduced in April 2011 to allow fathers to share leave.
- Understanding the impact of these policies on doctors is crucial for workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess NHS doctors' experiences with paternity leave.
- To evaluate changes in paternity leave practices following the introduction of APL.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to paternity leave uptake among doctors.
Main Methods:
- An anonymised online survey was distributed to London Deanery Synapse® network members.
- The survey collected data on experiences and uptake of OPL and APL.
- 364 fathers, from trainees to consultants, responded.
Main Results:
- Paternity leave uptake increased significantly after OPL introduction (50% to 95.6%).
- Only 3% of respondents utilized APL due to legal impracticalities, low awareness, and training concerns.
- Most doctors (76.7%) felt employer-supported, but OPL faced issues with cover and timing.
Conclusions:
- While OPL significantly improved paternity leave uptake among NHS doctors, APL uptake remains very low.
- Barriers to APL include legislative issues, poor awareness, and perceived negative training implications.
- Addressing these barriers is essential to support fathers in the medical profession and improve work-life balance.
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