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Benefits for mothers and babies

There are numerous benefits available for new mums, dads and their children. Make sure your tenants take advantage of the financial help there is! Babies can cost a small fortune and finding the way through the maze of government financial support can be tricky. This practical course covers the benefits which are available for new parents and also financial support for lone parents.

You will learn about:

  • Benefits during pregnancy
  • Health in Pregnancy Grant/Sure Start Maternity Grant
  • Child Benefit and Child Tax Credits
  • Changes to rules on lone parents claiming Income Support, and who is affected by the new rules
  • Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
  • Maternity Allowance
  • Health care costs
  • How to claim.

Who will benefit from attending?

The course is suitable for everyone working with families and requiring a working knowledge of the benefits which are available to parents.

Our trainer

Alison Markantonis has spent over 20 years in the field of benefits prior to becoming a consultant and trainer. Her approach is participative and interactive, using case studies and her own frontline experience to take the complex, and make it not only simple, but applicable.

Our bite-size workshops are half-day events that provide a cost-effective way of gaining essential knowledge and skills.

HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk

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