The government are making cuts to a several key grants and other welfare entitlements for new parents. Including Health in Pregnancy Grant Sure Start Maternity Grant Baby element of Child Tax Credits Toddler element of Child Tax Credit Child Trust Fund For some this can be a worth up to £1735 over a pregnancy and the child's first year. These loses aren't being offset by other benefits so there loss of money will be felt. ... VIEW POST
Benefit Changes that will affect New Parents
Sure Start Maternity Grant
[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