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Gemma Woodworth
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Don't know if some of you already know about this so thought I would post it here.
We all know about the child trust fund money that the child gets but did you know that you can get a maternity grant to help with buying bits and bobs for your baby. If you check here it will let you know if you can apply for it!
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_10018854
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bear
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You can get a £500 grant that you dont have to pay back. Its not a lot but if you are on benefits it can really help you out.
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nemo2007
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Thought the amount had gone up to £550. Agree if you are on benefits it isnt a lot if you have to buy all baby equipment but its a good start!!
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cherry
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Thats really interesting! I had no idea something like this is available! Are these kind of things still valid when you are cohabiting or do the rules change?
Thanks, Cherry.
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nikkim
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i also had no idea about this thanks 
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loub
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Hi, We got this after our son was born as we didnt qualify at the time. It came in handy for things like high chair, a new car seat once he had out grown first one ect as we already had the other bits.
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Kazzajr
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You really should apply for this as recently one of my married friends found out she was eligible even though her husband earns a decent wage.
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hels102
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Thanks for brining this to my attention, I had no idea it existed, things like this aren't advertised as you would expect.
Thanks
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Surestart maternity grant
20 Sep 2007, 11:08