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hi all new guy here after some advice pls

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  • Naomim
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    Hi and welcome :D

    You said that your and your OH aren't entitled to any help with childcare costs. Have your checked your working tax credit? Try the entitled to link here I don't think it's completely accurate but will give a good guide. There's also the busy bees scheme. See if your work does it. It's a way of helping to pay for your childcare costs through your wages. I can't claim it as my MIL looks after my son but I know a few people in my work have taken it up. Check with your work and if they don't ask them to look into it.

    HTH

    Naomi x
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