Parents and Carers

Parents and carers make huge contributions to families and communities throughout the UK, but the associated challenges while juggling a career in music should not be underestimated. It’s important that parents and carers can access information and support about their rights and wellbeing.

Guidance

Maternity, Adoption and Parental Rights: Full Guide

Guidance for musicians on work rights during pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption including leave, pay and returning to work.

Musicians Who Are Unpaid Carers: Full Guide

Rights and advice for unpaid carers, and how carers can take care of their own health and wellbeing.

News & features

Latest updates for parents and carers.

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MU Members Move Motions for Gender Equality at TUC Women’s Conference

MU members Hailey Willington and Sarah Williams represented the MU at the TUC Women’s Conference from 6-8 March, moving motions tackling unpaid caring work, the gender pay gap, and the gender pension gap.

Published: 14 March 2024

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Update for Self-Employed Women Musicians Regarding Maternity Allowance

The issue of Keeping in Touch (KIT) days for musicians receiving Maternity Allowance is something the MU has previously lobbied on via motions to TUC Womens Conference. Read more about a recent DWP tribunal decision regarding this below.

Published: 20 September 2023

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New Report on Impact of Covid-19 on Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts Published by PiPA

Campaigning organisation Parents & Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) have published a new report on the impact of Covid-19, focusing on groups which are currently underrepresented in the sector.

Published: 03 February 2021

London’s First Accessible Club Event for Adults and with Disabilities and Their Carers Opens this November

The event 'Daylight' – which will be hosted by music venue Omeara – is being produced by London-based DJ and mental health volunteer Tony Gurney.

Published: 08 October 2019

PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts)

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