Sure start maternity grant

[Birdy1991]

Hi ladies... anyone ever received this?
Interested to know how long it took to arrive and what you spent it on? We are on a low income as my partner is signed off long term sick and I’m currently studying for my masters. Thank you 😊

Sorry just realised maybe I put this on the wrong forum... although I will be applying while pregnant

I got it a few years ago when I had DS, I posted the form and money was in my account a couple of weeks later.

I qualified because I got CTC, so couldn't apply into after DS was bought. We had already got the essentials, athough we spent less then £500 on second hand equipment, so it would of covered everything it I'd got it while pregnant.

Instead I spent about £150 on cloth nappies, and kept the rest for the first month childcare fees after maternity leave (had to pay in advance).

DS was born not bought, not sure where auto correct got that

following as i;m curious! not sure if i can get it as i'm not on benefits/UC?

Thanks @ForeverBubblegum looks like if I sent it this week it would arrive in plenty of time for my babies arrival.
We’ve bought a few bits already but still plenty to get and the list keeps growing!

@rocknrosie I believe you need to be claiming some kind of benefits but I’m not 100% sure.