Assumptions and pay data
- Nothing is calculated on this page; the guide below says who sets your maternity and paternity pay and who to ask.
- Maternity leave is up to 52 weeks and is a right from your first day as an employee (GOV.UK).
- SMP needs 26 weeks with your employer by the 15th week before the baby is due and average earnings of at least £129 a week; without it you may get Maternity Allowance instead (GOV.UK).
- Partners can take 2 weeks' paternity leave from their first day; Statutory Paternity Pay is £194.32 a week or 90% of average earnings if lower, after 26 weeks with the employer (GOV.UK).
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Calculator
EnglandConfirm AfC trust post versus practice-employed contractFramework from 1/4/2026
Guide only
Family leave follows your contract
Confirm maternity or paternity terms with your employer.
Scope: England · Confirm AfC trust post versus practice-employed contract
Frequently asked questions
How does family leave work?
Confirm with your contract and employer policy.
About this role
What is a Practice Manager?
A Practice Manager runs the business and operational side of a GP practice or similar primary care setting. Many are practice-employed (not AfC); we map to AfC Band 7 as an illustrative NHS-comparable planning point.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Practice management combines people, finance and service delivery leadership in primary care.
What enhanced maternity or paternity pay do I get?
Many public sector employers offer enhanced pay on top of statutory maternity or paternity pay. Use the calculator above to see typical entitlement for your sector. Check your employer and contract for exact terms.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.