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I am sure I read somewhere that the govt has decided to give new moms some sort of once off grant of around £500.... but for the life of me I cannot seem to find it.... does anyone know what I am talking about?
I have a pregnant friend who could really do with a bit of a financial boost.... so anyone else who has any ideas let me know!
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The £300 Sure Start Maternity Grant is for people on low income. You can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner are getting:
Income Support;
income-based JobseekerÂ’s Allowance;
Working FamiliesÂ’ Tax Credit; or
Disabled PersonÂ’s Tax Credit;
Details of rules for applying & to download an application form,
click here.
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I got the maternity grant because of a nasty employer.
I had worked for him for 5 years etc....he should have paid me maternity leave but refused. By law he should have found work for me to do... I worked with learning disabled young adults and really when pregnant, it's not the best job to do. anyway, I was forced to resign and therefore had no income. Due to my partner working, I was not entitled to any benefit. But Iwas the maternity thingie. It's worth looking into. You will need your pregnancy certificate but I would photo copy it as they do have a tendency to lose them!
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