National Bereaved Parents Day (3 July) helps us highlight financial support that could make a difference during such a difficult time.
We offer two payments which can help ease some of the money worries for bereaved parents.
Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment is available for eligible parents whose baby was stillborn or died within six months of birth. Parents can apply from the end of the 24th week of pregnancy up to six months after their baby’s birth date. If the baby was born before 24 weeks, parents can apply from the date their baby was born up to six months later.
Families eligible for free school meals may also receive support to access food during school holidays through their local authority.
Free and low-cost activities – including football, rugby, swimming, cycling and athletics are also available throughout Scotland.
The wider help available for families is listed here: A helping hand for families this summer
Shareable resources are available to download from our website: Resources –
Shareable resources are available to download from our website: website: Resources – Social Security Scotland
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