Letting out the bedroom while have a baby

[letdoit]

Hi UK ladies


I am a single parent , expecting in December. I live in a flat and my finances are just all over the place. Trying to achieve everything and buying for the baby has been a struggle. I will be taking some time off work and I know it will get worse and I do not want to end up not having money to buy food or nappies for the baby while also paying the mortgage.

I am considering letting out the bedroom and was wondering if there are any rules / regulation in the UK while having a baby that the health visitor will be looking at when they visit. I know the house will be more like a shared house but for me it's better to have the food and basic care for the baby than being financially stressed.

Please ladies , I will appreciate your advice.

thanks

 

[Mummy1995]

I have no idea but didn't want to read and run! I'm fairly sure though that as long as your LO was in no danger (which obviously you wouldn't allow) then the health visitor wouldn't care. It's not really their business they'll probably just see them as a friend who you live with. Maybe ask your midwife? X

 

[Becky61]

Hi
I too am not sure of the answer, and cant offer you any definite advice, but I don't see this would be a problem.
When my midwife made several home visits after the birth of my son, she hardly queried who also lived in the house, and she certainly didn't inspect my house or anything like that.
I have also had one home visit from a member of the health visiting team, and again, she just asked if my child saw his dad, and how was I coping, but not about my living arrangements.
If your looking to let a room to a stranger, just take precautions i.e. don't just answer an ad somewhere, go through a reputable company etc.
I hope everything works out for you, it can be a worrying time when going it alone, but it will all be so worth it.
Also make sure you find out what your entitled to benefits wise. I had never claimed anything in my life, but whilst on maternity leave, I discovered a few benefits that just helped make ends meet. Don't feel guilty (or let people make you feel guilty) about claiming benefits that you are entitled to.
All the best,
Becky
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