Martin Lewis is urging families with a combined household income of less than £40,000 to check if they qualify for Universal Credit and other state-funded support, including childcare. The financial guru told viewers of The Money Show Live to use an online benefits calculator to make sure they are not missing out on crucial financial support.
The consumer champion shared different ways for families to access free childcare, however, it’s important to be aware that in Scotland, early learning and childcare is free to parents as it is funded by the Scottish Government. Parents can get up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year - the equivalent of around 30 hours per week in term time - if your child is three or four years old, but some two year olds are also eligible.
To find out what childcare is available in your area, visit your local council’s website here.
