https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/16587/re-working-whilst-on-maternity-leave Does anyone know if you can work self-employed whilst still receiving maternity pay? Any info/advice would be greatly appreciated . :-) en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/129237?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:34:44 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b01c7163-b990-499e-869c-13153eeeb470chloehaddow<p>My husband is self employed and employed at the same time. Maybe just check here you stand with citizens advice.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/127920?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:06:53 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2a7b1c5a-0bce-4823-b244-2b8a771a5b47Anonymous<p>You may find the following links useful as I was in the same situation:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/index.html?pn=834">http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/index.html?pn=834</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/technical-guidance/ni17a-a-guide-to-maternity/statutory-maternity-pay-smp/working-in-your-maternity-pay/">http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/technical-guidance/ni17a-a-guide-to-maternity/statutory-maternity-pay-smp/working-in-your-maternity-pay/</a> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/126853?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:06:58 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:02be3a4f-6115-4374-b79f-970fa49d1abeGillian Mostyn<p>Simply speaking, no you can&#39;t be self employed while on maternity leave.&nbsp; Afterall, you are being given that leave by your employer, and being paid by the government, so that you can spend time with your new child.....<img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Oh_my_God_smiley.png" alt="Surprise" /></p> <p>You can, however, work for 10 &#39;keeping in touch&#39; days for your employer, if both employee and employer wish it. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>