Mat b1

[JustTrying]

Hi Ladies,

when do we get the MAT B1?

Will they release it in the first appointment at the hospital? (before the first scan)?

 

[Wednesday]

Hi

You usually get it just before 25w at your midwife appointment x

 

[Beauandhamish]

It's usually 25 weeks, that's when I got mine last time, don't think they can give it out until after your 20 week scan x

 

[Ab202]

I think I was well over 20 weeks when I got mine! X

 

[firstfreakout]

I was told it would be given at the 28 week appointment with the midwife, but I could request it at the 25 week appointment with the GP, who gave it to me with no issues.

If you need it sooner for employment reasons, have a chat with your midwife and see what they can do?

 

[JustTrying]

I was told it would be given at the 28 week appointment with the midwife, but I could request it at the 25 week appointment with the GP, who gave it to me with no issues.

If you need it sooner for employment reasons, have a chat with your midwife and see what they can do?

I rang the doctors and all they can do is write a letter to confirm pregnancy which costs £30

I have no choice so requested this

 

[Hoping for no2]

My employer (and all previous) just took my word for it that I'm pregnant - why does your employer need a letter? X

 

[JustTrying]

My employer (and all previous) just took my word for it that I'm pregnant - why does your employer need a letter? X

No, my employer isnt asking.

Basically, O/h has kicked me out after a massive row and Im currently living in a night shelter accommodation.

In order to be considered priority for the local housing register, I need evidence that I am pregnant.

 

[Browneyed Girl]

Legally the Matb1 can't be issued before 20 weeks. Sorry you're in this situation x

 

[Hoping for no2]

My employer (and all previous) just took my word for it that I'm pregnant - why does your employer need a letter? X

No, my employer isnt asking.

Basically, O/h has kicked me out after a massive row and Im currently living in a night shelter accommodation.

In order to be considered priority for the local housing register, I need evidence that I am pregnant.

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't believe your doctor would charge for a letter in the circumstances. Take care and I hope you get accommodation sorted xx

 

[Wednesday]

Oh no I'm so sorry, this sounds awful x

 

[JustTrying]

Thank you Ladies,

Oh how the tables can turn eh. Such is life, Im a mentally strong person and there's nothing that can bring me down. My only concern is this baby growing inside me and this is my only priority ))

 

[Loopylou1980]

I made an appointment with my doctor for when i was 20 weeks as i had no up coming midwife appointments at that time & i had to give notice to my employer, I did ask the hospital to issue it at my 20 week scan but they said that they didn't issue them there, This was only last year.

 

[Loopylou1980]

Oh no so sorry ive just seen the situation that you are in, Hope that you get some housing sorted soon, Please let us know how you are doing X

 

[mylullaby]

My employer (and all previous) just took my word for it that I'm pregnant - why does your employer need a letter? X

No, my employer isnt asking.

Basically, O/h has kicked me out after a massive row and Im currently living in a night shelter accommodation.

In order to be considered priority for the local housing register, I need evidence that I am pregnant.

This is so awful. Why wouldn't they consider your scan photo as evidence? They have the date on them don't they? And your name is at the top.