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Pregnant...?
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Pregnant…?
Are you or your partner about to become a Mum?
If you have answered, “yes” to the above question, then this is a quick introduction to the various benefits that may be available to you.
(Of course, everyone’s circumstances will vary, so unfortunately there are no straightforward rules as to what you are entitled to, but this guide should help you to find out more information. This isn’t an exhaustive list though, and we recommend that you always seek further advice).
The benefit of Benefits.
If you are employed, and you have recently found out that you, or your partner, are expecting, then you may be entitled to claim Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Paternity Pay.
To find out more information on Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay, click here.
However, if you are unemployed, or you are not entitled to claim Statutory Maternity Pay, then you should see if you are entitled to claim Maternity Allowance. If you find that you are not entitled to claim either of these benefits, then you may be able to get help by claiming Incapacity Benefit.
For more information on the Maternity Allowance, click here.
For more information on Incapacity Benefit, click here.
If you are unemployed, and you are expecting a baby, then you can claim Income Support from the 11th week before the expected date of birth.
For more information on Income Support, click here.
If you live in a rented property, then you may be able to get help in paying your rent by claiming Housing Benefit. However, if you need help in meeting your mortgage repayments, then you may be able to get help through Income Support.
For more information on Housing Benefit, click here.
For more information on Income Support, click here.
You may also be able to get help in paying your Council Tax bills by claiming for Council Tax Benefit.
For more information on Council Tax Benefit, click here.
You can get help in paying for items that will be necessary in looking after your child by claiming a Sure Start Maternity Grant from the Social Fund.
For more information on Sure Start Maternity Grants, click here.
For more information on the Social Fund, click here.
Other help from the Social Fund may also be available to you in the form of a Budgeting Loan, or a Crisis Loan. Crisis Loans will only be awarded if you have experienced a disaster of some kind.
For more information on Crisis Loans, click here.
A budgeting Loan can be used to buy one-off items and expenses, such as a new cooker or furniture.
For more information on Budgeting Loans, click here.
Expectant mothers who are entitled to claim Income Support or Income-based Job Seekers Allowance are also entitled to free milk and vitamins. To find out more information on this, you should speak to your local Jobcentre plus office.
For more information on Income Support, click here.
For more information on Job Seekers Allowance, click here.
Expectant Mothers are also entitled to the following benefits for up to one year after the child is born:
Free NHS prescriptions
Free NHS dental treatment
You will also be able to reclaim the costs of travelling to, and from hospital for necessary NHS treatment, should you need it.
For more information on travelling to and from hospital, click here.
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