Hello, I am thinking of trying for a baby in the next year and I'm about to start working for the NHS. I've had a look at their maternity policy but I'm just wondering - does anyone know if you work bank shifts in your qualifying weeks will this count towards the calculation of mat pay? I'm asking early on as it will affect whether I choose to be contracted 24 or 30 hours. I'll need to have as much mat pay as possible so if bank shifts aren't included then I will choose the 30 hour contract. Thank you all in advance!