You are entitled to a ‘Sure Start Maternity Grant’ of £500 from the Department of Work and Pensions if you are on benefits to buy essentials for when your first baby is born. You can talk to your Personal Advisor and midwife about these grants and other support that might be available to you.

You will be able to get free NHS dental care in the UK while you’re pregnant and for a year after the baby is born.

In England, you’re entitled to free prescriptions while you’re pregnant and for a year after the baby is born.