maternity grant?

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Anon1112 · 01/10/2017 16:01

Hey guys,
So I got given forms for a sure start maternity grant as I now receive income support.
I am 31 weeks now though and don't see my midwife to sign the forms until 2 weeks where I will be 33 weeks.
Is this too large for me to get the grant?

Thank you

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Anon1112 · 01/10/2017 16:02

Too late for me to get the grant*
Not large sorry.

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DeadDoorpost · 01/10/2017 16:16

Pretty sure the grant can be claimed anywhere from 11 weeks before due date so you'll be fine. I'm 33 weeks and mine is going in the post this week.

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Anon1112 · 01/10/2017 16:24

Ok great thank you,who signed yours?
I'm wondering if my health advisor can do it as I don't see my midwife for 2 weeks

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DeadDoorpost · 01/10/2017 16:28

I was lucky to get my midwife to sign it but you can get any health care worker to I guess as long as they know. Could be worth popping up to the hospital to find a midwife to do it. If not then your GP? Not sure if a health advisor would be able to but always worth a shot.

Wellandtrulyoutnumbered · 01/10/2017 16:32

You can also claim after baby is born.

Roxx1516 · 01/10/2017 16:42

Iv completely forgot but do you get the maternity grant in cash or a cheque or is it vouchers ??

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Anon1112 · 01/10/2017 17:37

I'm pretty sure it's put into your bank account

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