Sure Start Maternity Grant
What you'll get
A Sure Start Maternity Grant is 拢500 and you do not have to pay it back.
You may not get a grant if you already have children.
If you already have children under 16
You might be able to get the grant if you鈥檙e having twins or triplets. How much you鈥檒l get depends on the children you already have.
| Children under 16 | Grant if you have twins | Grant if you have triplets |
|---|---|---|
| You have 1 or more (and none of them are from multiple births) | 拢500 | 拢1,000 |
| You鈥檝e already had twins | 拢0 | 拢500 |
| You鈥檝e already had triplets | 拢0 | 拢0 |
You鈥檒l also need to meet the other eligibility requirements.
How you鈥檙e paid
All benefits, pensions and allowances are paid into your bank, building society or credit union account.