These Regulations are the second commencement regulations made under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20) (“the 2023 Act”).

These Regulations bring into force, on 17th January 2025, the provisions of the 2023 Act not already in force.

Section 3 of the 2023 Act (Extent, commencement and short title) came into force on 24th May 2023 on Royal Assent.