Originally Posted by joebloggs
also depending on your income , you might be able to claim Sure Start Maternity Grant
it's £500 but if you qualify you must claim it during the period from 11 weeks before the baby is due until the baby is 3 months old.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/...13950.xml.html
£190 grant can be claimed by any expectant mums, working or not...
while
£500 grant - are those for low income? or on income support et al?
You, or your partner, must be getting one of these benefits:
1) Income Support
2) income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
3) income-related Employment and Support Allowance
4) Pension Credit
5) Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element
6) Child Tax Credit, at a higher rate than the family element
so it is then a great advantage for those who are claiming benefits (enumerated above) £190 + £500 = £690.00 THAN those who are not?
Hmmm... please correct me if I am wrong...
