Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment

Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We help the people of Scotland by delivering a range of social security payments.

One of the benefits we deliver is the Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment which helps with the costs of having a baby. You can apply for this payment during pregnancy to help prepare for your baby's arrival, or after your baby is born.

You can use the payment for anything you need. This could include:

• pregnancy clothes
• a pram
• a cot
• baby clothes
• toys

You can get the Pregnancy and Baby Payment for multiple children, as long as each child is the right age when you apply. The amount paid for each child will be different if you have more than one child.

In certain circumstances, you may be able to get extra support for a child that’s not your first.

To find out more, or apply for any of our benefits, you can phone one of our advisors. For other contact options and support, please see our website.