Across
- 3. A benefit that parents / carers can receive but don't have to be working
- 4. Allowance Often abbreviated to MA, this benefit is for pregnant women who may not qualify for SMP
- 5. Also known as SMP, this is a benefit paid to pregnant women who have worked for the same employer for 6 months
- 8. A group of people living in a local area
- 10. Financial Assistance can be given to cover pregnant women for free dental and prescriptions during pregnancy and until the baby is 1 year old
- 11. A benefit that supports families on low incomes where parents work at least 16 hours a week, disabled or 25+ working more than 30 hours
- 13. A benefit to help low income families with the additional costs
- 14. A statutory (legal) support system for families needing help with e.g. housing, finances and a special needs child
- 15. This is where a families' income is assessed before any benefit is paid
Down
- 1. This organization can offer a maternity grant to help pay for the costs of a new baby, a single payment for those with low incomes.
- 2. Another type of benefit paid to a specific group of people who need extra care
- 6. A benefit for those whose income falls below a given amount of money who are not working / working less than 16 hours
- 7. Service An agency that meets the needs of local communities regarding health services A name given to Housing, education, health, facilities e.g. parks, libraries, fire, ambulance and police, street cleaning, refuse and recycling provided by local authorities
- 9. Benefits available to everyone entitled to receive that benefit, regardless of income e.g. child benefit
- 12. A benefit that assists with the cost of housing for low income families