Maternity allowance

I’m not entirely sure but when I looked into it you’re entitled to certain things on SMP but on MA they count it as a benefit already and deduct it from somethings 🙁🙁 definitely give the citizens advice uc helpline up they’ll be able to advice you a bit better x

@Linzi thank you I'll give them a ring xx

There's a calculator you can use online but you need to get on it straight away bc it can take up to a month for it all to go through. Apply for universal credit & child benefits. Also see if you're eligible for SF100 £500 claim xx

You will be entitled to child benefit when little one is here, you can apply for that but I think you have to wait till little one is here

@Jessica I though you could get UC if your getting paid maternity

As far as I'm aware you can claim UC on maternity pay but I would call citizens advice & double check then get applying 😊

It will affect the amount you can claim but I would try get everything you can xx

@Jessica thank you ill have a look into it when I'm off work xx