Fertility Leave Policy Template UK 2027 -- What to Include | OccuFertility
A UK fertility leave policy needs more than leave provisions. What to include, what most policies miss, and how OccuFertility gives employees the clinical-to-workplace layer.
What should a UK fertility leave policy include?
A good UK fertility leave policy should include: a clear support statement, flexible working for clinic appointments, absence management exclusions for treatment-related absences, a reasonable adjustment process, confidentiality provisions, an Occupational Health referral pathway, and a data collection mechanism for GEAP readiness from 2027. Leave entitlement alone is not enough -- employees need a structured process to request and document adjustments.
Is there a legal requirement for a fertility leave policy in the UK?
There is no specific statutory requirement for a fertility leave policy. However, employers have obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and, from 2027, Gender Equity Action Plans (GEAPs) will require public sector employers to evidence reproductive health support. A written fertility policy is the foundation of GEAP readiness and reduces legal risk by ensuring consistent treatment.
How does OccuFertility support a fertility policy?
OccuFertility provides the employee-side tools that turn a written policy into something employees can actually use: a structured check-in (PHQ-4 + WAI-1), a GP summary, a manager brief, and an OH referral template. The employer dashboard gives HR teams anonymised aggregate data to evidence that support is reaching employees -- the data layer a GEAP submission needs.