What is it for?
£500 to help with the costs of having a new baby.
Do I need to be on benefits?
You can get Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner get:
- Income Support
- Income based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit which includes an amount higher than the family element - you receive more than £545 a year (or £1,090, if you have a child under one) (2005/06 figures), or
- Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award
Do I have to pay it back?
No
Find out more about grants and loans from the Social Fund including paying back loans and how to apply
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Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
5 April 2006
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