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Fluffyhammy24
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Hi I'm looking for advice. My child is interim care while I fight to get them back. As my child is not in my care can the sure start maternity grant be backdated as they will be 6 months old or just over if they come home? I have parental responsibility but shared with local authority or can I apply now because I have shared responsibility? I don't have any other evidence only the MAT-B1 and I'm the father. Thank you
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You must claim before the child is 6 months old. The only exception is for adopters.Fluffyhammy24 said:Hi I'm looking for advice. My child is interim care while I fight to get them back. As my child is not in my care can the sure start maternity grant be backdated as they will be 6 months old or just over if they come home? I have parental responsibility but shared with local authority or can I apply now because I have shared responsibility? I don't have any other evidence only the MAT-B1 and I'm the father. Thank you0 -
So it can't be backdated then? If I apply the only evidence is the MAT-B1 which I had from the mum when she was pregnant. The form asks for some sort of certificate to prove have I responsibility but I don't have anything.0
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https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant/how-to-claim
Get help with your claim
Call the Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline.
Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline
Telephone: 0800 169 0140
Textphone: 0800 169 0286 Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0140
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 169 0240
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There is nothing to backdate. Its a fixed amount that must be applied for before baby is 6 months old.Fluffyhammy24 said:So it can't be backdated then? If I apply the only evidence is the MAT-B1 which I had from the mum when she was pregnant. The form asks for some sort of certificate to prove have I responsibility but I don't have anything.If you require documentation i would contact your child's social worker.0
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