Expecting a baby?

This is a general guide to benefits you may be able to get from Jobcentre Plus and other offices if you are of working age. For more information contact Jobcentre Plus.

Maternity Allowance

If you are expecting a baby and have recently left work, changed jobs or you are self-employed find out more about Maternity Allowance.

Incapacity Benefit

If you are expecting a baby and have not worked for some time and cannot get Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance, but have paid or been treated as having paid National Insurance contributions find out more about Incapacity Benefit.

Sure Start Maternity Grants

If you need help with the cost of buying things for your new baby and you or your partner get a low income benefit or tax credit find out more about Sure Start Maternity Grants

Statutory Maternity Pay

If you are expecting a baby and work for an employer find out more about Statutory Maternity Pay. Paid by your employer.

Maternity Leave

If you are expecting a baby and work for an employer find out more about time off for maternity leave.

More information about parental leave and time off work to deal with emergencies