Low income

samkit · Nov 7th, 2011, 06:02 AM

Hi Ladies,

This is my first baby and I give up work in 4 weeks. My bf has lost his job - (although crossed fingers he'll be working again within the week.)
I've heard that families on low income are entitled to help such as child benefit, working tax credit etc. How do I go about applying for these?

Thanks in advance for any help.

sarahloulou · Nov 7th, 2011, 06:06 AM

I think that we can all apply for child benefit regardless of income but if on lower income you can apply for the sure start maternity grant too and tax credits etc, if you go to the government website all the info and links are there

hope your bf finds new work x

lynnikins · Nov 7th, 2011, 06:14 AM

go to www.direct.gov.uk hun and you can find out there. you cant get Child tax credits or child benefit till after baby is born caus they need babys details but you might get some help before

MammyEvans20 · Nov 7th, 2011, 06:17 AM

you can claim income support from 11 weeks before the baby is due x

Nov 7th, 2011, 06:02 AM	#1
samkit Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 136	Low income Hi Ladies, This is my first baby and I give up work in 4 weeks. My bf has lost his job - (although crossed fingers he'll be working again within the week.) I've heard that families on low income are entitled to help such as child benefit, working tax credit etc. How do I go about applying for these? Thanks in advance for any help.

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sarahloulou Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 823	I think that we can all apply for child benefit regardless of income but if on lower income you can apply for the sure start maternity grant too and tax credits etc, if you go to the government website all the info and links are there hope your bf finds new work x

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Nov 7th, 2011, 06:14 AM	#3
lynnikins Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Midlands Posts: 15,436	go to www.direct.gov.uk hun and you can find out there. you cant get Child tax credits or child benefit till after baby is born caus they need babys details but you might get some help before

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Nov 7th, 2011, 06:17 AM	#4
MammyEvans20 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf Posts: 334	you can claim income support from 11 weeks before the baby is due x

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