A Department for Work and Pensions payment of £500 could be available to new parents. The one-off lump sum is designed to help with the cost of caring for a new baby.
According to a report, thousands of Brits may be eligible for the additional financial help if they are claiming certain benefits. Plus, there's no need to pay back the funds. A person will usually qualify if they are expecting their first child or if they’re expecting several children and already have a child, and if they or their partner get certain benefits.
There are certain rules that apply, including that the grant must be claimed within 11 weeks in advance of a baby’s due date or within six months after the baby is born.
