Sure Start Maternity Grant

[EllieG]

Hi guys, I woas just wondering, for those of you who have applied and received this, howw long from applying was it until you heard anything or received the payment?

 

[EllieG]

Anybody?

 

[NooNoo]

i havent applied just yet, but my friend did and she got the money really fast

 

[noodle1]

Sorry, must be a bit dim - what is a maternity grant?

Nikki x

 

[EllieG]

It's a government initiative for low income families, they give you £500 if you receive certain benefits, like tax credits at the higher rate, for baby essentials, you dont have to pay it back. Hope that helps x

 

[noodle1]

Ah thanks, never heard of it before.

x