Government policies
Sure start maternity grant
| Starting dates |
March 2000: introduced (replacing maternity payment Scheme) Autumn 2000: uprated April 2002: uprated |
|---|---|
| Key department | DWP |
| Key delivery agency | Jobcentre Plus |
| Budget/target/comment |
Grants for parents who provide evidence that health advice has been received from a professional and who are in receipt of qualifying benefits. Initial rate was £200, increased to £300 in Autumn 2000, and to £500 in April 2002. Not uprated since April 2002. |