Guidance

Easy read: Maternity Allowance

This easy read guide explains what Maternity Allowance is and how you can apply for it.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 10 December 2021
• Last updated: 24 August 2023 — See all updates

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Get help from Maternity Allowance: easy read

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This easy read guide tells you:

• what Maternity Allowance is
• who can get Maternity Allowance
• how to apply for Maternity Allowance

Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Maternity Allowance guidance.

Published 10 December 2021

Last updated 24 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 August 2023

   Updated easy read guide to 'Get help from Maternity Allowance', English and Welsh. The new version is dated 08/23.

2. 10 December 2021

   First published.