Childcare benefit pay-back chance for Wigan mums and dads

Working parents can claim up to 85 per cent of their childcare costs - worth up to a maximum of £646 per month for one child, or up to £1,108 per month for two or more children.

To find out if you are eligible and start a claim, residents should speak to a Jobcentre work coach and give them details including the name, address and registration number of their childcare provider and the full costs of their childcare.

Your childcare support is paid in arrears – this means you will pay the costs upfront yourself and Universal Credit will then pay you money back.

To find out more visit the Childcare Choices website here