I think it depends on how much you earn. Inland Revenue/Social Security will be able to help you.
Good luck. As a single parent I get help from Tax credits and local authority. His little lordship and I don't live an oppulent lifestyle but we pay the bills and have enough for little luxuries every now and then. I don't get maintenance payments but even if I did tax credits don't take them into account.
Enjoy being able to leave the house without looking like a Sherpa, come October you won't have enough hands!!!