Other Leave Entitlements

Time off for family emergencies - This can be taken in a variety of ways. e.g. annual leave flexi-time or unpaid leave
Bereavement leave - Up to 5 days paid leave for bereavement of close relatives
Dental and Physiotherapy appointments - Time off is allowed during the working day subject to time taken being made up during the working week or as part of the flexi-time scheme
Disability leave - Up to 7 occasions of paid leave per year are available for assessment, treatment or rehabilitation including hospital / medical appointments
Blood donors - Paid time off given to attend sessions
Cancer screening - Paid time off to attend appointments for cancer screening.
Religious observance - This can be taken in a variety of ways e.g. annual leave, flexi-time or unpaid leave
Career break scheme - Up to 5 years of unpaid leave can be taken to enable employees to care for children, relatives or to undertake full-time study
Time off for public duties - Reasonable paid time off is given at full salary provided that prior approval is sought.