You can get one-off £500 from DWP to help towards costs of having a child

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You can get one-off £500 from DWP to help towards costs of having a child
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You do not have to pay the grant back and it will not affect your other benefits or tax credits

New parents can bag a one-off payment of £500 to help with the costs of having a child, thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions' Sure Start Maternity Grant.

You must claim the grant within 11 weeks of your baby's due date or within six months after the baby's birth. You're usually eligible for the grant if you're expecting your first child, or you're expecting a multiple birth and already have children, and you or your partner are already receiving certain benefits.What you'll get A Sure Start Maternity Grant is £500 and you do not have to pay it back. You may not get a grant if you already have children.

You may also qualify if you’re getting a Support for Mortgage Interest loan. If you live in Scotland you cannot get a Sure Start Maternity Grant. You can apply for a Pregnancy and Baby Payment instead.

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