Hi I'm wondering if anyone can help with some advice.
I currently work full time and have a 11yr old son, I'm pregnant and due to go on maternity leave in September. I will qualify for staturtory maternity pay I think its about £130 a week.
While I'm on maternity leave I will need to claim benefits but I'm a bit worried if I will be entitled to anything and how much. On tax credits I have to give my previous years salary which was £21000, but obviously while I'm on maternity leave from 14th September I won't earn that much! As its in the current year I'm worried I won't get anything else.
Would I qualify to get any help with my rent or tax credits while on maternity leave?
I'm a single mum with no partner.
Has anyone else been in this situation?
Thanks in advance for any advice, I'm trying to get organised and see how long I could have off work and manage until I go back.