UK people expecting multiples and the sure start grant - Page 2

_Vicky_ · Mar 4th, 2010, 03:11 AM

just an update to this - we got the £1000 yesterday yay. I basically applied for child benefit child tax credits first then when I got the CTC award I called them and asked for a recalculation based on this years income (ie my Maternity Allowance amount NOT my full time wage) then applied for the grant. I sent off the form on 16th Feb and the cash was in my account yesterday - yay!!!! Means and extra months maternity leave for me whoop whoop

Bumber · Mar 4th, 2010, 08:20 AM

Thanks Vicky very interesting indeed I thought this was only if one of you didnt work. Excellent...apply everyone! x

cheryl6 · Mar 4th, 2010, 08:42 AM

there is the health in pregnancy grant what you can claim too from 25 weeks im not sure if every1 is entitled or just peeps on benifits

_Vicky_ · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:36 AM

The HIP everyone gets regardless.

Bumber I know I thought the same but as you have until the babies are three months old to claim and by that time the majority will be on the 5k a year maternity allowance or SMP then it puts many people in with a fighting chance - hurrah

Laura2919 · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:48 AM

We werent entitled to it apparently. even though I have a low income! Its awful.

Hope you all can get it. would do with that £1000!!x

malpal · Mar 11th, 2010, 15:47 PM

That's great news Vicky! I have my forms all printed out ready to go as I have been told that I will more than likely be entitled. I have 1 child already who i get tax credits for and 2 babies will push me into the higher family allowance bracket.
My midwife has said that there are only a small few who aren't entitled, think the joint income has to be under £50,000 the same for just tax credits and then the 2 babies pushes to the higher award.

Sorry if that doesn't make sence!
xx

Bumber · Mar 19th, 2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by _Vicky_

The HIP everyone gets regardless.

Bumber I know I thought the same but as you have until the babies are three months old to claim and by that time the majority will be on the 5k a year maternity allowance or SMP then it puts many people in with a fighting chance - hurrah

Fab...thanks !! us twin mummies need all the help we can get! x

Mar 4th, 2010, 03:11 AM	#11
_Vicky_ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Derbyshire - UK Posts: 5,928	just an update to this - we got the £1000 yesterday yay. I basically applied for child benefit child tax credits first then when I got the CTC award I called them and asked for a recalculation based on this years income (ie my Maternity Allowance amount NOT my full time wage) then applied for the grant. I sent off the form on 16th Feb and the cash was in my account yesterday - yay!!!! Means and extra months maternity leave for me whoop whoop

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Mar 4th, 2010, 08:20 AM	#12
Bumber Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 269	Thanks Vicky very interesting indeed I thought this was only if one of you didnt work. Excellent...apply everyone! x

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Mar 4th, 2010, 08:42 AM	#13
cheryl6 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 583	there is the health in pregnancy grant what you can claim too from 25 weeks im not sure if every1 is entitled or just peeps on benifits

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Mar 4th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#14
_Vicky_ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Derbyshire - UK Posts: 5,928	The HIP everyone gets regardless. Bumber I know I thought the same but as you have until the babies are three months old to claim and by that time the majority will be on the 5k a year maternity allowance or SMP then it puts many people in with a fighting chance - hurrah

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Mar 7th, 2010, 08:48 AM	#15
Laura2919 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14,111	We werent entitled to it apparently. even though I have a low income! Its awful. Hope you all can get it. would do with that £1000!!x

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Mar 11th, 2010, 15:47 PM	#16
malpal Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,500	That's great news Vicky! I have my forms all printed out ready to go as I have been told that I will more than likely be entitled. I have 1 child already who i get tax credits for and 2 babies will push me into the higher family allowance bracket. My midwife has said that there are only a small few who aren't entitled, think the joint income has to be under £50,000 the same for just tax credits and then the 2 babies pushes to the higher award. Sorry if that doesn't make sence! xx

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