Freebies and discounts parents on Universal Credit and benefits can get worth up to 3,286 [Video]

CHILDREN are a joy, but they can put a huge amount of extra pressure on family budgets.

From paying for childcare costs to buying extra food in the weekly shop, kids certainly aren’t cheap.

However, parents claiming Universal Credit and other benefits can get extra support through a whole range of freebies and perks – some of which you may never have even heard of.

This additional cash can be a huge relief to struggling families.

Here is what is available…

You could qualify for the Sure Start Maternity grant if you’re claiming benefits and expecting your first child.

You can also qualify if you have children already and are expecting twins or triplets.

It’s a one-off payment worth £500 to help with the cost of having a child.

New parents can claim the grant within 11 weeks …