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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Housing and Council Tax Benefit

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Qualifying for this benefit isn't limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim. You won't be able to claim though if you: ... VIEW POST

Qualifying for this benefit isn’t limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim. You won’t

Sure Start Maternity Grant

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[box type="info"]Changes in the rules for Sure Start Maternity Grant The rules for Sure Start Maternity Grant have changed for babies that are: due on or after 11 April 2011 born on or after 11 April 2011 adopted or in similar arrangements on or after 11 April 2011 The rules for your new baby and any other babies born at the same time -  You can only get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if there are no other children under 16 years in your family.[/box] The Sure Start Maternity ... VIEW POST

The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one off payment of £500 to help with the costs of a new baby. It comes from the Social Fund and you don’t have to pay it back