You asked about Sure Start Maternity Grant: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
£500 grantNo repaymentOne-off payment
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: People getting Universal Credit or other qualifying benefits who are expecting their first child, or a multiple birth
- How much: £500 per child (more for multiple births); you do not have to pay it back
- When to claim: From 11 weeks before the due date until 6 months after the birth
- How to claim: Fill in the SF100 claim form
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by DWP based on your circumstances.