Two weeks isn’t enough
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About us
The Dad Shift is a group of men, dads and other parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK
The UK’s pat leave problem
The UK’s statutory paternity leave is bad. Really bad. In fact, it’s the worst in Europe.
Dads and non-birthing parents get only two weeks off, paid at less than half the minimum wage. Self employed people get nothing.
There’s now loads of evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole.
Worst in Europe!
We are calling for paternity leave that is:
Substantial
Gives dads enough time off to support their partner and bond with their kids, without taking leave away from mums.
Affordable
Is paid at a rate that means everyone can afford to take it, with self-employed people getting paid too.
Equal
Gives both parents equal leave, so mums and dads are free to shape their own roles in the family, not have them dictated by gender.
Here’s what you can do
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The Government is reviewing parental leave right now. If we’re going to influence the review and get the best deal possible, we need thousands of us to call publicly for better paternity leave. Start by signing the petition:
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Our friendly WhatsApp community is where Dad Shift supporters discuss the campaign and sign up to take part in stunts and actions. Join it now:
It’s not the 1950s anymore
The evidence is clear - proper pat leave is:
Good for mums
Reduces the gender pay gap and rates of postpartum depression
Good for dads
Leads to better bonding with our kids and happier, healthier lives
Good for children
Improves kids’ wellbeing and performance at school
Donate to the campaign
We need to raise funds to reach more people and grow the impact of the campaign. Can you chip in a few pounds now?
This is a fight for all parents
We’re campaigning for substantial, affordable and equal leave for both parents in every relationship - same-sex, heterosexual, or adoptive - and for self-employed people.
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