Expectant mums who are 10 weeks pregnant, or families with a child under 4, may be eligible for free healthy foods through the NHS Healthy Start scheme if they are claiming certain benefits.
The scheme provided low income families with access to free milk, fruit and vegetable, pulses, baby formula and Healthy Start vitamins. If mum is pregnant and under 18, the family can claim even if they’re not receiving benefits.
Eligible families can apply online for a healthy Start card with money on it that they can use in some UK shops.
Parents and carers who are interested in signing up for the scheme can find out more and check their eligibility by visiting the NHS Healthy Start website: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
