Having a baby can put you under financial pressure, so while you’re pregnant it is a good idea to think about how you’ll manage your money. There are free and confidential money and welfare advice services that can help support you whatever your circumstances.
Please access the below resources and links for further advice and information.
Ready, Steady, Baby: Managing your money
Ready, Steady, Baby: Benefits and financial support for you and your baby
UK Government financial help if you have children
Statutory Maternity pay and how to apply
Citizens Advice: Maternity leave and what you’re entitled to
Best Start Grant Best Start Foods: Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are payments that help towards the costs of being pregnant or looking after a child.
Aberdeen City – Benefits and money advice | Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeenshire – Money and benefits advice – Aberdeenshire Council
Moray – Income Maximisation – Moray Council
Worrying About Money? Cash First Leaflets | IFAN
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