The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-time payment from the UK government to help low-income families with the costs of a new baby. The grant is worth 500 and can be used to buy essential items such as a cot, a pram, and clothes.
To be eligible for the Sure Start Maternity Grant, you must be pregnant or have given birth in the past 12 months. You must also be receiving one of the following benefits: