Hello Ladies,
I know how busy you all are and to be truthfull I haven't had a chance to read through everything that has been happening.
I just wanted to post this - I have just put it on the antenatal thread.
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Just want to get EVERYONES attention.
I know I have mentioned this possibly twice and I know that someone else brought it up too, but you could be missing out on £500.00 Possibly £1000.00
Ok!! There is a grant for £500.00 Per baby called the surestart maternity grant.
You can claim from 11 weeks prior to your due date, BUT only up until the baby is 3 months old. I know lots of people who have missed out on this one!
Here is the list of requirements...
If you're on a low income, the Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-off payment to help towards costs of a new baby. The grant comes from the Social Fund and you don't have to repay it.
Who is eligible?
You can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner receive any of the following:
Income Support
income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element
Working tax credit where a disability element is included
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However If you think you are not eligable prior to the baby being born you may become eligable once the baby is born because your tax credit level will change. So its well worth registering your baby with tax credits immediatly and once your updated claim comes through you can check to see if you have become eligable.
just wanted to make sure no-one missed out!!