Loosing my job at 18 weeks pregnant

[LGF2019]

Hi everyone, I’ve just been let go from my job due to some absence I’ve taken over a family death. Approx 13 days off for them being ill and then passing.
I’m still in my probation period and my employer does not yet know about the pregnancy. Due to tell them in a few weeks.

I got a call today saying sorry it’s not working for us anymore we wish you all the best my partner will be in touch about finances owed. And that was that.

My question is what do I do now I really don’t know?? I can not afford to not work. Please has anyone been in this situation before? Or can give me some sort of advice because all I’ve done is cry. Thank you everyone xx

Are you showing? If not then go to interviews and try to get another job. No one needs to know you're pregnant at interviews, and you wouldn't be doing anything wrong by not telling a potential employer.
You might qualify for Maternity allowance due to your previous job. That's around £145 a week, standard MA if you was working full time. Go on Maternity allowance calculator on gov website and take a look. It asks for certain dates so many weeks up to your pregnancy.

I was in a similar situation but was 6 weeks pregnant, a lot earlier on than you. I got another job.

I wonder if they suspected your were pg ?

What a nightmare for you. I’m so sorry as well as for your loss.
Its definitely worth looking for another job, you don’t have to tell anyone you’re pregnant and you may still be entitled to maternity allowance and/or a maternity grant.
Do you have a partner? Can they support you too?
It may seem impossible but you will make it through; there are benefits you’ll be entitled to and people successfully have babies with no money all the time. You can do this!

It's a shame you didn't tell them because pregnant women have more rights. You legally have to tell them at 25 weeks.

This is so awful, sorry to hear this. A lot of stress you don't need right now 😔 . How long had you been in the role before the bereavement? Did you feel it was going well otherwise? I would see if there's a chance to appeal the decision (if you want to stay, possibly a bit awkward now) otherwise I'd just look for a new job like mad, or alternatively apply to a temping agency and just try and save as much as possible to back up your stat maternity pay. Do you have a partner or parents for additional support?