Thousands of Brits in receipt of Universal Credit may be able to claim a one-off lump sum of £500 from the Department for Work and Pensions, with no need to repay the money.
And it's not just UC recipients who may be able to claim the substantial sum either. The Sure Start Maternity Grant allows parents to cover the cost of caring for a new child.
A person usually qualifies for the grant should they be expecting their first child, or should they be expecting several children and already have a child. It's also accessible for those expecting who are on certain benefits.
