Pregnancy Loss Policy

Channel 4 launched its first ever dedicated pregnancy loss policy in April 2021, designed to support employees through pregnancy loss – which includes, but is not limited to, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion.

The policy – believed to be the world’s first – supports everyone, regardless of gender, who have been affected: whether it happens directly to them, their partner or their baby’s surrogate, regardless of the nature of their loss, and whatever their length of service. It also recognises pregnancy loss as an experience not isolated to women or heterosexual couples.

Channel 4 consulted several leading charities on the policy which includes: two weeks leave on full-pay; paid leave for medical appointments; flexible working; an array of resources including medical support, counselling, and a buddying scheme to support employees returning to work after a loss.

Channel 4 is aiming to end the stigma around women’s health issues by helping to normalise taboo subjects and make them more visible.

Download the Pregnancy Loss Policy here.