Income Support advice needed?

sweetness789

I am currently receving MA of £117.18 and my baby isnt here yet. (I have a couple of weeks to go)

I have applied for housing benifit but i am still awaiting a decision.
Am I entitled to income support and the sure start maternity grant or even the community care grant?

Your help is appreciated.

sharski

When does your MA end??? you won't be entitled to IS until then as the amount you get MA far exceeds the IS amount.....

SweetPea23

You won't be able to get a community care grant because you aren't in receipt of income support. That explains what the grant is http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Caringforsomeone/DG_10018921
Sure Start grant is dependable on your household income, more info here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_10018854

sweetness789

Thank you very much.
My MA ends in june 2009

It looks like I wont be able to apply for the sure start maternity grant till after the baby is born as it appears that the only thing i will be in receipt of from the list will be CTC.

Thanks for your help:A