I'm currently claiming JSA after being made redundant at 13 weeks pregnant. I've been claiming for 2 months. I was told by an advisor at the job centre that once I reach 29 weeks I have to stop claiming JSA and start claiming income support. From what I can work out online I am not eligible for income support. I can claim maternity allowance from 29 weeks but it just seems a really early point to be doing that. Not many employed people would start maternity leave as early as 29 weeks for example. Does anyone know if I have to start claiming maternity allowance that early or can I drop off the system for a few weeks and claim it closer to my due date? I have a different advisor at the job centre now who is next to useless and wouldn't know the answer if I ask.