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Balancing work and caring responsibilities can be difficult at times, but ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and the Ear Institute can help! In this section, you will find key information related to work-life balance, family/childcare matters and some links to external resources and key ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº policies.

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Pregnancy and leave

• Everything you need to know and FAQs about ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº policies regarding maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave can be found at the and the
• ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº maternity leave calculator

Returning to work

• The Ear Institute Wellbeing and Breastfeeding room: Located on the 1st floor of the administrative staff building, it is available at any time for anyone who might need a quiet and private space for breastfeeding or for taking a bit of ‘time off’. The room is normally locked, so please contact Elena Bedisti (e.Bedisti@ucl.ac.uk, ext 28910) or Khuram Ayaz (k.ayaz@ucl.ac.uk, ext 28912 or 07770 853087) to collect the key
• The Ear Institute Conference Fund: This fund can be used to help parents or carers to cover their childcare/care costs whilst attending a conference. To apply, download and fill in the EI Conference Fund form and return to your line manager.

- Download the EI Conference Fund form (.docx)

• , provided by Care first, can offer independent and confidential advice and support on a whole range of family and work related matters

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