From 24 weeks pregnant to 6 months after the birth
Who qualifies
You qualify if you are l aged under 18 (regardless of income or benefits), l aged 18 or 19 and a dependant in someone else’s benefit claim because you are still in school or college. OR You or your partner are entitled to: l Universal Credit (UC). You must have been getting any amount of UC in the monthly assessment period in which you apply, or the one before that. You are still entitled if your UC has been reduced to nil because of a sanction. l Income Support l Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance l Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance l Pension Credit; or
More information
Pregnancy and baby payment £767.50 to help with the costs of pregnancy or a new baby if you have no other children under 16 living with you; or £383.75 if you have any other children aged under 16 living with you. There is one £383.75 supplement if you have a multiple birth. Apply online or download a claim form www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant Or apply by phone on 0800 182 2222, or request a claim form. Claim within six months of the birth even if waiting for a universal credit decision, then contact Social Security Scotland when awarded. If you are not the parent or parent’s partner, and have become responsible for a baby (e.g. as a kinship carer), you may qualify and can claim before the baby’s first birthday.
