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rackle1982
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I've just heard about a "Health in pregnancy grant" that is possibly being introduced from April 2009
The basics are that doctors/midwives will have forms for completion, (which will need signing by them to confirm pregnancy etc), to apply for a £190 grant for expectant mothers, (help with costs and health towards end of pregnancy). It is not dependant on low income etc (like SureStart grant of £500) but is available to anyone, whatever their household income
I'm expecting our first baby on 5th April 2009 and would like to know if anyone knows more information, or where it can be found, (there is nothing on the HMRC website), as I'm not due to see my midwife for another 3 weeks or so.
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  • jetcat
    jetcat Posts: 746 Forumite
    500 Posts
    found this link for you - and i note from it that the grant is NOT means tested, unlike the existing sure start grant!!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6984122.stm

    hth
  • becs
    becs Posts: 2,101 Forumite
    Found this link from the Nursing and Midwiffery Council.
    http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3388
  • Auzelia
    Auzelia Posts: 806 Forumite
    never mind that ...

    what about this

    From April 2009, expectant mothers in England would receive a one-off payment from their 29th week of pregnancy to encourage them to eat well

    So do expectant mothers in Scotland , Ireland and Wales not deserve it?
  • Sami_Bee
    Sami_Bee Posts: 14,555 Forumite
    Auzelia wrote: »
    never mind that ...

    what about this

    From April 2009, expectant mothers in England would receive a one-off payment from their 29th week of pregnancy to encourage them to eat well

    So do expectant mothers in Scotland , Ireland and Wales not deserve it?
    I assume it would be up to their respective parlement/govement wotsits to take it on board, don't forget that england pay higher prescription charges its swings and roundabouts
    The very best is sometimes what nature gives us for free.
    3onitsway wrote: »
    I think Sami is right, as always!
  • Sami_Bee
    Sami_Bee Posts: 14,555 Forumite
    sounds like a bit of an ill thought out idea, surely it would be better to make every pg lady entitled to the healthy start fruit n veg and vitamins vouchers
    The very best is sometimes what nature gives us for free.
    3onitsway wrote: »
    I think Sami is right, as always!
  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    Ooh get in
    *Note to baby Warren, if you come 3 weeks early like your big bro, I will not be happy* :rotfl:
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
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    Cool. I'll be able to get this.
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  • natalie1974
    natalie1974 Posts: 874 Forumite
    This is basically your Child Benefit which will now be paid from the 29th week of pregnancy , in a one off lump sum of £190 (29 weeks - 40 weeks) and is aimed at healthy eating during the last few weeks of pregnancy ! Once baby is born you then claim Child Benefit in the usual manner
    Baby Thomas born 3 months early by emergency section on 21/1/09 weighing 1lb 15ozs .
    Thomas came home after 3 months and 2 days in hospital weighing 5lb 15ozs
    Thomas weighed 21lb 4ozs on his 1st birthday , a total weight gain of 18lbs 5ozs !
  • astonsmummy
    astonsmummy Posts: 14,219 Forumite
    natalie1974 wrote: »
    This is basically your Child Benefit which will now be paid from the 29th week of pregnancy , in a one off lump sum of £190 (29 weeks - 40 weeks) and is aimed at healthy eating during the last few weeks of pregnancy ! Once baby is born you then claim Child Benefit in the usual manner
    Where does it say that?
    Thats a bit strange seeing as wont be claiming till the 36th week
    :j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j
  • Sami_Bee
    Sami_Bee Posts: 14,555 Forumite
    I'm sure that if it were equal to child benefit the amount would be less than that :confused:
    The very best is sometimes what nature gives us for free.
    3onitsway wrote: »
    I think Sami is right, as always!
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