Rights and benefits

It’s very important that you get help and advice as soon as you know that you’re pregnant, to make sure that you know your rights and that you claim all the benefits to which you’re entitled. Benefits have to be claimed on a lot of different forms, from many different offices, and the situation is always changing. The figures given here are accurate up to March 2000. Maternity rights are complex and sometimes change, so you should get further advice if you are unsure.

There are many voluntary organisations that are happy to help. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice. If in doubt, get a second opinion.

Information provided by Health Promotion England.