Child costs and what help is available
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Are you missing out on financial help?
Use the benefits calculator to see what benefits you are entitled to.
Find out what you're entitled to on the entitledto website, here's the direct link.
Can I get help with my childcare costs?
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
Find out if you're eligible on the Childcare Choices website, here's the direct link.
How much child maintenance will I pay?
The .gov website provides a calculator to estimate how much child maintenance you may receive or pay.
Find out more on the .gov website, under the subheading 'working out payments' here's the link.
What local services are available for parents?
Sure Start centres give help and advice on child and family health, parenting, training and employment.
Find out more on the DirectGov website, here's the direct link.
What benefits are available for new parents?
Read more about the benefits available if you are expecting a child through birth or adoption.
Find out more about benefits on the Turn 2 Us website, here's the direct link.
What is Shared Parental Leave and Pay?
You may be able to get Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) if you’re having a baby or adopting a child.
Find out if you're eligible on the GOV.UK website, here's the direct link.
Peak health during pregnancy and beyond
Find out how pregnancy can impact you and your partner's health.
Understand more on the NHS Choices website, here's the direct link.
How to claim paternity leave and pay?
Paternity leave is for you, the Dad.
Find out more about paternity leave on the Money Advice Service website, here's the direct link.
Holidays not an option? Free respite for disadvantaged kids.
CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids) provides free, week long respite breaks for disadvantaged children in the UK.
Find out more about CHICKS on their website, here's the direct link.