Once you have informed your employer of your pregnancy, you will be asked to provide a Maternity Certificate. 

A Maternity Certificate (MAT B1) enables a pregnant woman to claim:

• Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) from her employer
• Maternity Allowance (MA) from Jobcentre Plus
• Sure Start Maternity Grant (SSMG) from Jobcentre Plus

The certificate:

• verifies the pregnancy
• confirms the date of the expected week of confinement (EWC)
• confirms the actual date of birth when completed after confinement
• Can be completed from not more than 20 weeks the EWC

GPs or registered midwives must issue form MAT B1 free of charge to their pregnant patients for whom they provide clinical care.

UPDATE: 13 MAY 2025 - Our new IT software is being installed - this will impact on our turnaround time.  We will endeavour to process your request as soon as possible.  Thank you for your understanding. 

Request your MAT B1 form