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There are various departments and organisations that may need to know about the birth of your child.  Please see our leaflet for more information. Here are some examples of people to contact after the birth of your child.

Your local GP

Once you have registered the birth of your child you will be issued with a form called EC58 which you can either take to your local GP reception or your health visitor/midwife will take this from you at your next appointment.

HMRC - Child Benefit

Call 0300 200 3100, or complete the application form in your bounty pack.  You will need to provide the entry detail after you have registered the birth

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp Council - Housing Benefit & Council Tax Relief

Ensure a change of circumstances form is completed and a copy of the child’s birth certificate has been provided to have your claim updated and the correct amount of benefit paid. 

Health and Social Care Partnership – Social Work

If you have a named social worker you should advise them that you have had a child.  Call 01546 605517 or visit your local customer service point to arrange an appointment.

Department of Work and Pensions

Contact your local Jobcentre Plus to update any benefit being received from the DWP

Universal Credit

Update your to add your new child to ensure you receive the correct amount of UC.

Social Security Scotland – Best Start Grant

Grants can be applied for a child if you are over 24 weeks pregnant or have a child under six months and are in receipt of a qualifying benefit.  Your registrar can assist you with making an application online or you can .

Live Argyll – Libraries

Check out what events happen in your local library for you and your baby - check on the or email enquiries@liveargyll.co.uk