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Quick Q on Sure Start Maternity Grants...
As I'm 30 weeks preg I've sent off the application today. Just wondering how long it will take before I receive the money? I heard they have a back-log of forms so wanted to make sure it won't take months before they process my form.
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http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_013950.xml.html
At the bottom of the page is a link to download the application form for the grant.
Luckily I did claim it for my 1st baby, but only just made it because she was almost 3 months old when I did. The goverment like to keep these freebies quiet and not like many people to know what they are entitiled to.
can i really claim for this even though we both work full time? ok i am taking a years maternity leave but im on no benefits can i claim for any? im so stupid with things like this
if you both work full-time it is doubtful you would get it. just checked the site it says:-
You must be receiving:
Income Support
income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element
extra Working Tax Credit relating to a disability, or
Pension Credit.
do you know of anything else i can apply for? surely there must be something i am entitled too? what is family credit or working tax thingy?
im totally clueless
As we get the child tax credits, we are entitled to the grant of ??500 to buy baby things. So my advice is give them a call as soon as possible and tell them your situation.