Parents and Carers
Bristol Medical School supports a healthy work-life balance, and offers a number of flexible working patterns to accommodate parents and carers. Find out what support is available to cater to your specific needs.
The School endeavours to ensure that hours are family-friendly and talks are recorded, with the speaker’s permission, for the benefit of staff who were unable to attend. This applies to meetings and seminars in the School where possible.
Staff experiences
Read firsthand accounts from staff working within Bristol Medical School.
Remote working
The use of online administrative and assessment systems allow academics to work remotely and reserve time for both research and family commitments.
Returning Carers' Scheme
The University's Returning Carers' Scheme supports academic staff to re-establish their independent research careers on return from extended leave for reasons connected to caring.
Learn more about how you can apply for the scheme
Wider policies to support parents and parents-to-be
Additional University policies which support parents and parents-to-be include:
- The Maternity and Paternity Careers Coaching Service
- Maternity leave policy
- Paternity leave policy
- Parental leave policy
- Adoption leave scheme
- Parental Leave booklet (Office document, 712kB)
Support for those with caring responsibilities
Additional University policies which support those with a variety of caring duties include:
We provide all our staff with a challenging, high-performing and supportive environment. We educate our students to care for their patients, their own health and well-being, and to support their colleagues.
Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO)
Bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, assault and discrimination are not acceptable. Students and staff can report something anonymously or get advice.
Our Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) Advocates (formerly called Acceptable Behaviour Supporters) are trained to help signpost to appropriate forms of support and next steps. It is a confidential, informal and judgement-free service and can even be used when you are worried about your own behaviour and its impact.
Further resources
You may find the following resources useful: