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Sure Start Maternity Grant

tigtag02
tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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Hi all,

Can anyone tell me if I am understanding the change right. Direct.gov states:

"The rules for Sure Start Maternity Grant have changed for babies that are:
    due on or after 11 April 2011
    born on or after 11 April 2011
    adopted or in similar arrangements on or after 11 April 2011

You can only get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if there are no other children under 16 years in your family.

You can only get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if your dependant is under 20 years and has no other children."

Does this mean I can claim for my child born Nov 2010 when I have another child under 16?

Me and the OH are reading the above differently.

Thanks in advance
:heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    I think your understanding is correct, someone else will know for sure ... Just wanted to say hello ... Promise I'll be in touch properly soon! :wave:
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  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    Hey you, thank you :)

    As per usual the literature isn't written for thicko's ;)

    Hope you're well - xx
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Here's a nice article which should help ...
    However, if the baby is due before 11 April, parents can still apply for the grant, even if they have other children.
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  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    I shall post them there forms then :)

    Thanks again
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
    TEAM YELLOW
    DFD 16/6/10
    "Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
  • clairec79
    clairec79 Posts: 2,512 Forumite
    I got one for my son who was due in Nov 2010 and he's not my first
  • cyclura
    cyclura Posts: 295 Forumite
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    yep thats right, I am applying for my son born 3 weeks ago and I have another child under 16. I rang the job centre to clarify and they confirmed you can still apply as long as you are within the 3 month cut off and you qualify.
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  • *Twinkle*
    *Twinkle* Posts: 352 Forumite
    i have a 12 year old and a 4 yr old and am due again in early september, am i correct in thinking i wont be entitled to this grant now?
    Skint, but happy (ish):p
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    *Twinkle* wrote: »
    i have a 12 year old and a 4 yr old and am due again in early september, am i correct in thinking i wont be entitled to this grant now?

    That is correct.
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  • *Twinkle*
    *Twinkle* Posts: 352 Forumite
    this is the 1st i've heard of it, it's now going to be a bit of a struggle :(
    Skint, but happy (ish):p
  • abby35
    abby35 Posts: 57 Forumite
    My friend is due end of May and has other children, my understanding of this is that she isnt entitled to the grant however she is confused as she will be over 29 weeks before April 11th. So is she entitled or not? Please help!!!
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