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Ex-Student Nurse (Feb). Pregnant. Government advice
homewishes
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Hi
Just after some advice and help please.
I was student nurse up until February this year. I have now completed my studies and been signed off, I am now a RN with pin and everything. Alongside my studies I was doing NHS Professional bank shifts (0 hour contract) in my local hospital to pay my way in the world. I am also currently 31 weeks pregnant. I have taken the governments advice for pregnant women to stay at home for the next 12 weeks. I do not qualify for SSP from NHSP because I have not earnt enough during my bank shifts. The same applies for SMP because I did not earn enough during the period, this has been confirmed by NHS Professionals so I am now applying for Maternity Allowance.
My question is between now and when my baby is due (May) is there anything I can apply for to help towards paying the bills?
Many thanks
Just after some advice and help please.
I was student nurse up until February this year. I have now completed my studies and been signed off, I am now a RN with pin and everything. Alongside my studies I was doing NHS Professional bank shifts (0 hour contract) in my local hospital to pay my way in the world. I am also currently 31 weeks pregnant. I have taken the governments advice for pregnant women to stay at home for the next 12 weeks. I do not qualify for SSP from NHSP because I have not earnt enough during my bank shifts. The same applies for SMP because I did not earn enough during the period, this has been confirmed by NHS Professionals so I am now applying for Maternity Allowance.
My question is between now and when my baby is due (May) is there anything I can apply for to help towards paying the bills?
Many thanks
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I think it depends on household income. If you get MA but your partner (if he lives with you) over a certain amount you won't be entitled to any other benefits.
You'll also get child benefit of £82 every 4 weeks.Debt Free as of December 2020 👏
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