{"id":2894,"date":"2023-03-23T09:19:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T09:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=2894"},"modified":"2023-09-26T07:10:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T07:10:05","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/employment\/benefits\/families\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Benefits Help Guide | Benefits for Families with Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAMILY BENEFITS UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents will find key information on the different childcare benefits and Child Trust Funds.
\nThere is further guidance on how Maternity Pay and Leave works for expectant mothers.<\/p>\n

It also includes important advice on the Sure Start Maternity Grant. Check to see if you qualify for the special Guardianship Allowance.<\/p>\n

Find out whether your child qualifies for free school meals. You can get all the latest guidance on benefits and allowances for carers if you use the services of a childminder.<\/p>\n

Get all the facts about claiming family benefit if you had an injury during your time served in the armed forces.<\/p>\n

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UK Family Benefits Help Guide<\/h2>\n

Themes listed in this section link through to various welfare benefits to help your family cover the cost of raising children. We simplified them into three main topics:<\/p>\n

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  1. Benefits and tax allowances that focus on helping expectant mothers and expanding families.<\/li>\n
  2. Getting financial assistance with the costs of childcare and making investments for children.<\/li>\n
  3. Support and guidance with general advice for family households (e.g. using benefits calculators).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note<\/strong>: Clicking on any of the page links will take you through to the relevant section to get further details.<\/p>\n

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    1. Paternity and Maternity Benefits<\/h2>\n
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    Healthy Start<\/h5>\n

    A Department of Health statutory scheme aims to provide a nutritional safety net. The Healthy Start<\/a> free vouchers are for pregnant women and young children in some low-income families.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Maternity Allowance<\/h5>\n

    The exact Maternity Allowance<\/a> amount you get depends on your eligibility. You could get this pregnancy benefit if you do not already qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Maternity Pay and Leave<\/h5>\n

    Statutory Maternity Pay<\/a> is for those who take time off work to have a baby. As a rule, you are eligible to claim your maternity rights as well as a range of financial benefits.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Maternity Planner<\/h5>\n

    Find out how to calculate your leave and pay for parents<\/a> after you have a child. The online guide helps you check whether you can get maternity leave.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Parents’ Learning Allowance<\/h5>\n

    The PLA grant is extra financial funding for full-time students who have dependent children. Check how the Parents’ Learning Allowance<\/a> works and whether you can get it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Sure Start Maternity Grant<\/h5>\n

    The PLA grant is extra financial funding for full-time students who have dependent children. Check how the Parents’ Learning Allowance<\/a> works and whether you can get it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    BENEFITS OVERVIEW<\/strong>: The A to Z list of benefits and allowances<\/a> covers all categories of social welfare. Check out your rights to financial benefits and allowances in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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    2. Getting Help with Childcare<\/h2>\n
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    Apply for Free School Meals<\/h5>\n

    The section explains how to apply for free school meals<\/a> for children who qualify. Check the process of applying through your local authority.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Care to Learn Scheme<\/h5>\n

    The purpose of the Care to Learn scheme<\/a> is to help with childcare costs while you study in England. Find out how to apply and what you might get.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Carer’s Credit Allowance<\/h5>\n

    The contribution helps to ensure carers do not lose out on social security benefits. Caring for someone means you may qualify to claim Carer’s Credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Child Trust Fund (CTF)<\/h5>\n

    The Child Trust Fund<\/a> is a special savings account for children. Check the guidance and advice on long-term tax-free savings for children.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Childcare Grant<\/h5>\n

    The Childcare Grant 2020\/21<\/a> helps student parents who are in full-time higher education. Find out how the CCGPS account replaces the need to use CCG1 and CCg2 form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Get Help Paying for Childcare<\/h5>\n

    Using the online government childcare calculator<\/a> can help you find out what help you might get towards childcare costs.<\/p>\n

    Check how to get help with childcare costs for working parents<\/a>. The total amount you receive depends on your household income and family circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Guardian’s Allowance<\/h5>\n

    Eligibility provides money for looking after a child whose parents are no longer living. Find out the current Guardian’s Allowance rates<\/a> and how to claim.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    3. Help and Benefits for Families<\/h2>\n
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    Benefits Calculators<\/h5>\n

    You can use a benefits calculator online<\/a> to check what entitlements your family has. They are anonymous, independent, and free to use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Universal Credit<\/h5>\n

    The roll out of UC continues across the United Kingdom. Find out how Universal Credit<\/a> is replacing six key welfare benefits with one monthly payment for those who qualify.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Armed Forces Injury Claims<\/h5>\n

    Have you been injured while serving? If so, you might qualify for compensation. Check further details to see who can claim for armed forces injury<\/a> and how the process works.<\/p>\n

    Are you a former serving personnel with an injury linked to your service in the armed forces? If so, you might meet the War Pension Scheme<\/a> eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    \n List of Benefits for Families in United Kingdom<\/strong>
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