{"id":11124,"date":"2013-12-11T14:07:18","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T14:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2013\/12\/11\/benefits-you-can-claim-when-pregnant\/"},"modified":"2013-12-11T14:07:18","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T14:07:18","slug":"benefits-you-can-claim-when-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2013\/12\/11\/benefits-you-can-claim-when-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits you can claim when pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You could be eligible for a grant to buy baby things if you’re on a low income<\/h3>\n
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Having a baby can be expensive. But if you\u2019re on a low income there are benefits available. You could be eligible for a grant to buy baby things, and vouchers to help you and your baby eat healthily. <\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under the age of four, you can get vouchers every week for free milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, infant formula, and vitamins. You usually qualify if you’re on benefits, or if you’re pregnant and under 18. <\/p>\n

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For more information and to check if you qualify, go to the Healthy Start website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sure Start Maternity Grant <\/h2>\n

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Many people use the Sure Start Maternity Grant towards expensive one-off items, such as a cot, buggy or sterilising equipment. <\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re on a low income and getting certain benefits or tax credits, you could get a one-off payment of \u00a3500 to help with the cost of your first baby. It\u2019s tax free and you don\u2019t have to pay it back. <\/p>\n

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“I\u2019m a single mum and get Income Support, and even though I\u2019m really careful with money, I knew it was going to be a real struggle. Can you believe the cost of baby clothes? And he grew out of them so quickly.

\nThe \u00a3500 from Sure Start was a godsend.” \u2013 Sarah<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to claim if you live in England, Wales or Scotland <\/h3>\n

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You can download a claim pack and get more information from the Gov.uk website<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to claim if you live in Northern Ireland <\/h3>\n

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You can download a claim pack from the niDirect website (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget to ask your midwife, health visitor, doctor or nurse to sign the form. <\/p>\n

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Make sure you\u2019re getting everything you\u2019re entitled to <\/h2>\n

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Although most benefits are only available if you\u2019re on a low income, it\u2019s worth checking. You might get a nice surprise. <\/p>\n

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Benefits and entitlements to claim when you have a baby<\/a><\/p>\n

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Use the Benefits adviser tool on the Gov.uk website to find out what benefits and tax credits you may be entitled to<\/a><\/p>\n

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Search for benefits and grants on the Turn2us website <\/a><\/p>\n

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This article is provided by the Money Advice Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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