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Maternity Allowence & Sure Start Grant

Can any one advise roughly how long this takes?
More so the grant than the MA.
Just called the Job centre and they said my claim was recieved last week - but it takes about 4 weeks and hasnt been started yet.

I have heard a few people say theirs has taken 3-5 days and just wondering if this was the norm or a one off.
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  • I would suggest you should be prepared to wait a few weeks.
    “I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”
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  • i waited 12 weeks before my maternity allowance was paid. Needless to say it was a hefty payment when it eventually came through!

    My grant took about a week as far as I can remember
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    I got my forms back after 10 days for MA. Sure start was a week. Will all depend on how busy they are
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