“Pregnant young women under 16 are not entitled to any benefits; 16-18 year-olds get between £33.50 and £44.05 a week. When their baby is born, they get between £102.01 and £112.56 per week. This has to pay for equipment like cots and prams, nappies and clothes, as well as food, bills, and any extra costs like childcare.”

Benefits during pregnancy

Sure Start Maternity Grants (SSMG):

This grant is for people on a low income or already receiving benefits. If the baby is 11 weeks away or born in the last 3 months you can apply for this- you don’t need to repay it.

More info from direct.gov

Apply (form)

There used to be a grant offered called the Health in Pregnancy Grant but this is no longer being offered in the UK.

The SSMG and the healthy living vouchers (link on pregnancy section I’ve copied below incase you missed it) are the main grants available while you are pregnant or just after the baby is born.

You can also apply for the benefits available on the following pages.

*If you are a Crown tenant, you may be able to get help with your rent from Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) etc.

Some areas of the direct.gov site are really helpful, a quick way to see what you could be entitled to, or get estimates of Housing or Council Tax Benefits use the estimate calculator link below…

Estimate!

(Healthy Living vouchers are available to people with children under 4, pregnant women and young parents and those on a low income. They can be used in lots of stores and supermarkets to buy fresh fruits, veg, and baby formulas)