Health Information – Maternity Grant

The following information was taken from https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant and was correct at the time of publishing.

You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

You usually qualify for the grant if both of the following apply:

you’re expecting your first child, or you’re expecting a multiple birth (such as twins) and have children already
you or your partner already get certain benefits
You must claim the grant within 11 weeks of the baby’s due date or within 6 months after the baby’s birth

You do not have to pay the grant back and it will not affect your other benefits or tax credits.