Younglutonmum

Just wondering on average how long it's taken people on here to recieve their sure start maternity grant??

From the time you sent the application off??



xxx

anita665

Mine took only about a week at the very most. I was told it could take 6 weeks because of a backlog but it's the fastest thing I've ever known them to process and I think a lot of people have had the same experience.

Lisa1984

Do you only get this if your on benefits or getting tax credits?

bev309

Yes, you can only get the grant if you are on benefits or are on the higher rate of child tax credits than the family element (£545 per year, or £1090 per year if you have a baby aged under one) You can apply while you are pregnant or up until 3 months after baby is born - I applied after baby was born as my husband was out of work for a while & I am receiving maternity pay - our tax credits went up so we were entitled to it at the time - it took about 2 weeks (maybe sooner) from the date I posted the form off for it to be put into my bank.

Angego

me and my partner will be living at my parents house for a while while the baby is born...my partner works part time and i work part time (15 hours a week) would i be entitled to the grant? xxxx

bev309

Take a look on here - should help:
http://www.surestart.gov.uk/surestar...aternitygrant/

Vivanco

I applied for it and it was turned down, then 2 days after i was awarded my tax credits it came, so dont worry they are quite speedy!!