UK maternity grant

[fozymand]

I'm currently 31 wks pregnant, and have been looking into the sure start grant, I don't work, and I don't claim benefits, I've spent the last year trying to plan a wedding and decorate our house, so we have been living in my husband's income, which to be honest doesn't go far. I was wondering if anyone knows if I can still claim the grant, as the site talks about benefits and low wages! Do I still qualify?
thanks for your help.

[fozymand]

Thanks for your help, seems like I might have to go sign on to get it lol.
I might just apply and see how I go.

[vixenv525]

https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant
best place to look but I think you need to be on some kind of benifit

[thepenguinsrock]

I thought you had to be on income support to get the grant as I had it with my first 2 as I was a single parent on income support child tax credits and housing benefit but the 3rd and with this one I'm a stay at home mum and hubby works full time (back then it wasn't a good wage but now he does earn alot) and we don't get anything so I think it may be the same for you I'm afraid :)