advice request for pregancy benefits

Buntyblue

Hello
just after a little bit of advice. I am a three year student coming to the end of study ( degree ). I have just found out I am expecting my second child. I was self employed untill feb 2007 when I had my first child and recieved M.A as I was unable to get SMP.

I have not been working since the birth of my son. My husband and I get working tax credits and child tax credits. My husbands income is below £13,000. Has anyone got an idea if I am entited to any benefits now I am no longer studying? I have been getting a reduction of council tax due to being a student.

I have not signed on at the job centre and at the moment I am having treatment for depression and stress.( which I must admit Im embarrassed to say )
any advice welcome
bunty

HappyDuck_2

Hi Bunty,

have a chat with the job centre or CAB. Tax credits cant help until the baby is born, but once it does your award will increase, as will CHB.

Dont forget to renew your TC claim as soon as your pack arrives.

PeskyPenguin

Congrats, Bunty!

Have a look at this site:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/index.htm

You may be entitled to the Maternity Grant of £500 and also Healthy Start vouchers.

Also this site is useful:

www.entitledto.com

HTH

Buntyblue

Thank you for the posts, sorry for late post the tireness of pregancy!!
many thanks
bunty