- When support is available
- Women with sufficient National Insurance contributions, not working 16 hours or more a week. You can get new-style (contributory) ESA as well as Universal Credit.
- Who qualifies
- From 6 weeks before EWC to 2 weeks after the birth
- More information
- Can also qualify at other times due to illness or if risk to self or baby, or if entitled to maternity allowance during pregnancy.
- Link
- https://www.mygov.scot/help-you-can-get-if-youre-pregnant
