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Includes all benefits and payments you may be entitled to if you, or your partner, are pregnant, or if you are adopting a child.

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Maternity leave and pay

This information explains what statutory maternity leave is, how to claim maternity leave, what to do when returning to work, and what to do if you think your employer is being unfair. 

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/maternity-pay-and-leave
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Maternity leave

Links to information about maternity rights and benefits.

http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/article-categories/maternity/
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Calculate your leave and pay when you have a child

Calculator which allows you to work out if you can get maternity, paternity or shared parental leave and how much pay you can get if you take leave.

https://www.gov.uk/pay-leave-for-parents
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Sure Start Maternity Grant

You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant
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Maternity Allowance

Maternity Allowance is usually paid to you if you don’t qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay. Explains who is eligible to receive it and how to make a claim.

https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/overview
GOV.UK
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Statutory maternity pay

Statutory maternity pay is a weekly payment for women who are on maternity leave from work. Explains eligibility and how to make a claim from your employer.

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Statutory-Maternity-Pay/What-is-Statut...
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Maternity rights and benefits- undocumented migrants (PDF)

A guide to maternity rights and benefits for pregnant women and new parents who are undocumented migrants. It provides information on employment-related maternity rights, benefits and healthcare. 

https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/mums-dads-scenarios/3-women-from-abr...
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Maternity rights and benefits - indefinite leave to remain, right of abode and British citizenship

A guide to maternity rights and benefits for pregnant women and new mothers who have indefinite leave to remain, right of abode and British citizenship. It contains information on employment-related maternity rights, benefits and tax credits and healthcare. 

https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/mums-dads-scenarios/3-women-from-abr...
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