Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Raise statutory maternity pay for parents with mortgage to help with costs
Closed
132 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe home owners should be entitled to additional support during maternity leave.
Many parents are forced to return to work for financial reasons, which can impact maternal health and infant development. We believe the Government should provide funding to further support new parents with mortgages.
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
132
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
2 Oct 2025
Closed
2 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.