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Surestart maternity grant - how long is it taking to process?
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I sent mine off to get there for the Monday and had the payment for that Friday so really quick here!0
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Check your bank, I seem to remember it being paid in before I got the letter telling me it was there0
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I remeber getting the money before the letter too all those years ago lol
I check my bank daily anyway as I'm waiting for my maternity allowance to come through and I get paranoid of charges and things
:j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j0 -
Just phoned them and the very rude lady told me that anyone who says they received payment within a week or two is a liar and I can expect to wait about 4 weeks, miserable old cow.:j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j0
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Just thought I'd update.
Received my letter today, it will be in my bank on Thursday 19th so thats basically 3 weeks.:j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j0 -
I got my letter today and the turnaround in working days was 5!Dealing with my debts!Currently overpaying Virgin cc -balance Jan 2010 @ 1985.65Now @ 703.63
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Duh I'm so thick, it's 2 weeks not 3, 5 working days is really good!:j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j0
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Hello
Going to send mine off when the baby is born (due 8 weeks) as then can apply for child tax credits, as on low income. Every bit helps x0 -
astonsmummy you can also claim the £190 not means tested because your baby due after 5th April in addition to £500 all details
http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/money4mum2be/I would love to be a Travel Agent :j0 -
I know, already sent the form offastonsmummy you can also claim the £190 not means tested because your baby due after 5th April in addition to £500 all details
http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/money4mum2be/
:j Baby boy Number 2, arrived 12th April 2009!:j0
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