sure start maternity grant
hi girls, just wondering if anyone has recived the sure start grant who isnt on benifits? me and my oh would benifit hugely from this as our outgoings are almost high as our incomings and could do with help buying baby things. we dont claim any benifits and own our house
thanks
shaz
thanks
shaz
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As far as I know you need some kind of benefit i.e tax credits etc. You could apply for the grant and see what happens as there is nothing to loose and if they say 'yes' that would be a bonus. I'm going to apply and cross my fingers!!
Lou x x
Congratulations too x
If you need help with the cost of buying essential items for a new baby, this grant could help you.
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.
You must claim from 11 weeks before the week your baby is due, until 3 months after the baby is born.
If you are adopting, your baby must be aged under 12 months at the date of your claim. You should claim within 3 months of adopting.
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If you get turned down before lo is born you can apply again after! You may be entitled to child tax credit AFTER the birth of lo, therefore can apply again - I think you have til lo is 3 mths old!
Love Lee
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