MONEY AND BENEFITS

Navigating the various different types of financial support available can be daunting, so we've gathered some useful links to help our local families to make sense of it all

Money matters and financial support

We've gathered a number of links that we think would be useful to families to help answer questions about money matters and financial support below.

Benefit calculators and advice

Budgeting advice and Money Helper

During pregnancy

Click here to explore the following topics and more:
- Maternity/Paternity pay and leave
- Maternity allowance – Eligibility, what you’ll get and how to claim
- Working and time off when you’re having a baby
Sure Start Maternity Grant
Healthy Start voucher scheme

Child maintenance

Find out more about the child maintenance service here

Benefits and financial support for families

Find out more about the benefits available for families here (includes the following information)

Financial help if you have children
Tax credits if you have children
Child benefit
Financial support for childcare
Financial support when your child is at school

Help with childcare costs

There are numerous different types of childcare support, including:

School transport

For more information about school transport, click here

Support for disabled children

Other support

Universal Credit

Information about the different types of childcare support

Tax-free childcare

You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the cost of childcare. Click here to claim tax-free childcare.

30 hours free childcare

Eligible working families in Northumberland with 3 and 4 year old children can receive 30 hours of free childcare a week. Visit Childcare Choices for more information.

15 hours free childcare

Families in Northumberland who have two year old children and are on certain benefits can get 15 hours of free childcare a week. All families with children aged three and four years can also access 15 hours of free childcare a week. Visit Childcare Choices for more information.

Claim back childcare costs

You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re eligible for Universal Credit, with up to £646 back each month for one child or £1,108 for two or more children. Find out more about claiming back childcare costs by clicking here.

If you would like to make sure you’re getting the right benefits for your family speak to one of the Northumberland Communities Together team on 01670 620 015 - 9am to 6pm, 7 days a week.