Am I entitled to claim additional asylum support payments for being pregnant?

Yes. Provided you are receiving asylum support, you can apply for extra money each week and a one-off maternity grant. You’ll get extra money to buy healthy food if you’re pregnant or a mother of a child aged 3 or under (up until they turn 4). The amount you get will depend on your situation.

Your situation	Extra payment per week
Pregnant mother	£5.25
Baby under 1 year old	£9.50
Child aged 3 or under (up until they turn 4)	£5.25

You can also apply for a £300 maternity grant to help buy things for your baby.