NHS Healthy Start
Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.
This is an official NHS scheme to support your child's nutrition.
About this service
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. This is provided via a prepaid card that is topped up every 4 weeks.
How they can help you
Provides financial credits for milk, fruit, vegetables, pulses, and infant formula.
What to expect
A simple online application followed by a card sent in the post.
What to bring
National Insurance number and benefit award letters for the application.
Who it's for
Pregnant women or parents with children under 4 on qualifying benefits.
Eligibility
Low-income families on Universal Credit, Income Support, or Child Tax Credit.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Low-income families on Universal Credit, Income Support, or Child Tax Credit.
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- Online applications 24/7
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free
Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free