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Best Start Grant: Pregnancy and Baby Payment

by Social Security Scotland

Scotland's one-off payment for a new baby: £796.65 for a first child and £398.35 for later children.

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The scoop

Families in Scotland can get the Pregnancy and Baby Payment, part of the Best Start Grant, during pregnancy or after the birth. It's £796.65 for your first child and £398.35 for each child after that, with extra for twins and triplets.

You can spend it on anything you need, from a pram to baby clothes. You can't get it for the same baby as a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

How to claim it

  1. 1

    Check eligibility on mygov.scot.

  2. 2

    Apply any time from 24 weeks of pregnancy until your baby is 6 months old.

  3. 3

    Apply online, by phone or by post to Social Security Scotland.

Who qualifies

  • Live in Scotland
  • Usually need to get certain benefits (different rules if you're under 18)

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