Does anyone know what the criteria is for recieving the maternity grant?

[Nbg]

A friend suggested that I should try and apply for it.
It would be very very useful as we are really struggling atm but I have a feeling it goes on earnings.

Is that right?

I think you mean this, in which case yep you have to be on low income.

Thanks nutty.

I'm certianly faced with costs that we're unable to meet

I'm not entitled to anything at all.

bummer

sob sob and effing mortgage!

Sorry this is late. I got the Surestart maternity grant with baby no 3 as we get child tax credit at a higher rate than the family element (which is 545 per year I believe). This was because I took a career break after having baby no 2 and only my dH was earning.