联合王国分享育儿假计划的福利很少,因为在2023-2024年,只有约2%的新父亲使用这种计划。 UK's shared parental leave scheme benefits few, as only about 2% of new fathers utilized it in 2023-2024.

联合王国的育儿假共有制(SPL)在孩子出生后允许最多50周的假期共有,但因工作家庭不健全而受到批评。 The UK's shared parental leave (SPL) system, allowing up to 50 weeks of shared leave after a child's birth, is criticized for failing working families. 只有大约5%的符合条件的父亲使用这一计划,高收入者主要受益。 Only about 5% of eligible fathers use the scheme, with high earners primarily benefiting. 信息自由请求显示,2023-24年,不到2%的新父亲接受了SPL。 A Freedom of Information request showed less than 2% of new fathers took SPL in 2023-24. 运动者认为,尽管政府计划审查育儿假,但该制度不够充分,许多人不知道或负担不起这种选择。 Campaigners argue the system is inadequate, with many unaware of the option or unable to afford it, despite government plans to review parental leave.