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SMP & Carers allowance?

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Sleeponit · 22/01/2025 14:33

So I am due to go on maternity leave in April and have been told I will be eligible for SMP through the company. I have never earnt over £151pw.

Will I be able to claim my SMP & carers allowance at the same time?

Thank you

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dementedpixie · 22/01/2025 15:57

SMP shouldn't affect carers allowance
If it was MA then it would.

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get:

  • 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks
  • £184.03 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks
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Sleeponit · 22/01/2025 16:55

dementedpixie · 22/01/2025 15:57

SMP shouldn't affect carers allowance
If it was MA then it would.

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get:

  • 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks
  • £184.03 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks

Thanks so much for the reply. This is fantastic news 😊

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