Help for pregnant mothers

Benefits available whilst you are pregnant

Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance

These two benefits are dependent on you working history.

There are certain conditions regarding timescales and deadlines for application. 

If you are not entitled to the above, then the new style Employment and Support Allowance is a benefit you can apply for. The conditions that apply here depend up National Insurance contributions in the relevant tax year.

Universal credit will help with your living costs.

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