Where do I send my Sure Start maternity grant form Northern Ireland?
Claim by post
- Print out and fill in the Sure Start Maternity Grant (SF100) claim form.
- Get a health professional such as a doctor or midwife to fill in the statement on page 10 of the form.
- Post the form to ‘Freepost DWP SSMG’ – you do not need a postcode or a stamp.
How long does it take to hear back from Sure Start?
You will get a letter with a decision within 10 working days. You do not need to contact us. If we need anything further we will contact you”.
Do you get more universal credit if you have a baby?
If you have children If you have 1 or 2 children, you’ll get an extra amount for each child. If you have 3 or more children, you’ll get an extra amount for at least 2 children. You can only get an extra amount for more children if any of the following are true: your children were born before 6 April 2017.
What is the Freepost address for DWP?
If you are not happy with this response you may request an internal review by e-mailing [email protected] or by writing to: DWP, Central FoI Team, Caxton House, Tothill Street, SW1H 9NA. Any review request should be submitted within two months of the date of this letter.
Who do I contact about my Sure Start Maternity Grant?
Help and advice. You can get more information about Sure Start Maternity Grants by phoning 0800 022 4250.
Can you get the Sure Start Maternity Grant twice?
You already have a child or children under 16 from separate pregnancies, but then have twins, you can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant in respect of the second twin (you would not get a grant if you already had twins under 16 in your family).
What grants can I get while pregnant?
What is the Sure Start Maternity Grant?
- Pension Credit.
- Income Support.
- Universal Credit.
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Child Tax Credit at a higher rate than the family element.
- Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element.
Is the 2 child limit being scrapped 2022?
Their 2022/23 tax credit award will also continue to include four child elements – because all of the children were born before 6 April 2017 the family are not affected by the 2 child limit policy.
Can I write to the DWP?
You can request your personal information online. You can also write to DWP . Include a description of the information you want (for example Jobseeker’s Allowance records), the time period you need the information to cover and your: full name.
Do you need a stamp for FREEPOST?
Freepost is a postal service provided by various postal administrations, whereby a person sends mail without affixing postage, and the recipient pays the postage when collecting the mail.
Do you still get the 500 pound grant when pregnant?
You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant.
Do you get 500 pound pregnancy grant?
You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant. If you live in Scotland you cannot get a Sure Start Maternity Grant. You can apply for a Pregnancy and Baby Payment instead.
How do I appeal a Sure Start maternity grant decision?
Call the Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline. You can also contact Jobcentre Plus. Call the Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline to ask for alternative formats, such as braille, large print or audio CD. You can challenge a decision about your claim. This is called asking for mandatory reconsideration.
How do I claim the Sure Start maternity grant?
If you’re adopting a child, you must claim within 6 months of the child being placed with you. Print out and fill in the Sure Start Maternity Grant (SF100) claim form. Get a health professional such as a doctor or midwife to fill in the statement on page 10 of the form.
How much is the Sure Start maternity grant for twins?
The grant isn’t affected by any savings, and currently stands at £500 for each baby for first born children but less if you have children already and then have twins, triplets or more. Each year we hear from parents of twins, triplets or more who unfortunately miss out on a Sure Start Maternity Grant because they send their forms in too late.
How do I get an alternative format for my maternity grant?
You can also contact Jobcentre Plus. Call the Sure Start Maternity Grant helpline to ask for alternative formats, such as braille, large print or audio CD. You can challenge a decision about your claim.