yeah i had to leave my job for health reasons when i was 5 months pregnant, and i didnt claim anything so why u plp always saying its the tax payers thats im not entitled to help, surley those grants are for GENUINE plp like me who has been in a struggle and it hasnt helped my bf leaving me on my own. i do intend to work again when the baby is atleast 6months old so plp give me a break!
2006-12-09 01:32:49 · 19 answers · asked by madambutterfly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
let me guess...you didn't plan it to be like this....neither di i when i fell pregnant, i had to give up ork too ended up having my boy at 29 weeks and fell out massively with my partner, i am now living on benefit, and going to college so i can come off them as soon as possible with a job that i can provide for me and my son. ignore the ignorance of some people. the spongers who can't be arsed to work and live off the state have made it too easy for these people to judge
2006-12-09 02:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me.... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Good Luck and sweetie it is not wrong with extra support of some sort. Everyone is not blessed to be able to support themselves or their children like others. That is why they created systems like this!!! So ignore people and their ignorance! You have to do what you have to do for you and that precious little one. I never heard of a maternity grant but I looked it up and hopefully this info helps you!!! GOOD LUCK AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! Also when your little one is born take the father to child support court!!! Keep me updated
Maternity grant
Coping with the extra costs of a new baby can be difficult, especially if you’re on a low income. There’s a grant to help you give your baby a positive start in life. It’s called the Sure Start Maternity Grant.
The grant is made from the Social Fund and you do not have to pay it back. The Sure Start Maternity Grant is available from the Department of Work and Pensions.
Who can get the grant?
You can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner are getting:
Income Support
Income based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit which includes an amount higher that the family element or
Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award.
How do I claim?
You can claim a Sure Start Maternity Grant on form SF100 Sure Start, which you can get from your local Jobcentre Plus office.
2006-12-09 01:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Caleema L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing about staying home is will you still have insuruance? Make sure you have another job before you quit. Don't feel bad about whatever decision you make because its what is best for your child. I make just a little bit more than what you do. My husband is the stay at home dad. Every single day I wish that it were different. After my baby comes I know that I will be making even more money because of my work situation. I only live about 20 minutes from home and plan on doing a program to car pool. With gas going up I would suggest talking to the father and seeing what you could work out. If you find a job closer to home that sounds like a good solution but don't feel bad about it! Your co-workers will understand.
2016-05-22 22:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it has something to do with the fact that you are an unmarried and pregnant. Its about the choices you make, like being able to financially support your family even in a crisis. Other people (tax payers) don't want to have to pay for your "choices" when they are trying to make better choices for themselves, notice I did not say mistakes. When you are married there are generally 2 people working or making enough on one income to support the family. This leads to a much lower chance that public assistance will be needed to support you and your child(ren).
When I was 18 I got pregnant and needed to go on assistance. I worked full time but didn't make enough to support myself. Which means I was not mature enough or responsible enough to be doing the things that cause pregnancy and parenthood. When I was 26 I had my last of 5 children. I needed to take medical leave to 5 months (like you) however I am married and did not need assistance. My husband is LEGALLY responsible to support me DURING AND AFTER the births of our children, unlike your boyfriend whom you will have to sue for support AFTER the birth. I know that this is a hard time for you. Use this experience and learn from it. Go get an education and a great job for you and your child so if you are ever find your self alone and pregnant again, money wont be a as major an issue is it is now.
Good luck.
2006-12-09 01:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by gabriellamikayla 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry that people gave you a hard time they are usually the ones that sre snooty or do not have a caring bone in their entire body. Enjoy te baby on the way and get the help you need now. There is nothing wrong wioth a hand up and with your intention of going back to work it is a hand up not a hand out. There is a difference. Have a Merry Christmas and may the Lord be with you andyour bundle of joy.
2006-12-09 01:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by wolfy1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI Hun,take no notice of these stuck up ppl.You worked up until you were five months so you say .So dosn't that mean that you made national insurance contributions and payed tax!So love you have every right to claim some sort of benifit.You can apply for a maternity grant from twenty eight weeks.If you go to your local social security/job centre office i'm sure they will be able to tell you alot more.GOOD LUCK and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-09 10:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by scouser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore what people say who are they to judge you. i just hope you are entitled to the cash. i studied for 4 years before becoming pregnant national insurance contributions were paid out of bursary i received. i stayed at college to finish my HNC two weeks later i gave birth to be told i wasn't in titled to any maternity allowance. i survived on £17 child benefit and £40 tax credits. i now have my qualifications and I'm hoping to open my own business when my 5 month old is a bit older. i am not the type of person who want to sponge off the government, but i do wonder what we pay taxes for. if it weren't for my and my partners parents i don't no how we would have coped.
i hope you have more luck than i did. and good luck with the baby
2006-12-09 11:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by Beau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ya do not listen you are entitled to the maternity grant as much as anyone else. You can claim it from 28 weeks of pregnancy it's £500 and for every pregnant lady on a low income usually £14000 pa or lower. You can get the claim form from your nearest social security office or ring them and ask them to post it to you, it's usually paid straight into your account pretty fast after you send the form back but you will need your midwife or GP to sign it as proof of pregnancy.
Hope that helped and good luck!
2006-12-09 01:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by cheetarrz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't listen to the people giving you hell. If you are able to get a grant go for it, I know that I could of used it when I was 16 and pregnant with no where to go, now I'm 24 with an 8 year old and we have gone through a LOT of crap but at least we are both happy and healthy! Best of Luck to you and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-09 01:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jesi m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry if you were offended, the truth is many people are sick of this government taxing ordinary workers to the hilt.
You should not leave a job during pregnancy, you are the most protected person if you are pregnant and protected under UK employment laws, your employer cannot just dismiss you. By walking away from this job you have lost out!
The company can't of been a very reputable one!
If you are ill you go on sick leave, or start your maternity leave early.
Also I was wondering why you had left it until you were 29 weeks gone, before thinking about getting baby stuff anyway. Have you got any support and help around you from friends and family?
The best suggestion you had was asking your BF's family for some money, I liked that one!
Ask for money for xmas, or baby stuff instead of the usual junk people buy!
Sorry if you seemed to get harsh responses, good luck with the future x
2006-12-09 01:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋