Newcastle City Council introduces paid leave for employees who become kinship carers
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Newcastle City Council introduces paid leave for employees who become kinship carers

1 hour ago · Originally published 7 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Newcastle kinship carers to receive new paid leave policy
Newcastle City Council is offering two weeks of paid leave to staff who take on the care of a child through a kinship arrangement. This policy, launched during Kinship Care Week, aims to help families manage the transition of bringing a child into their home and is part of a wider pilot programme to improve support for kinship carers across the city.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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