What is NHS Healthy Start?
If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 4 you can get payments every 4 weeks to spend on:
• cow’s milk
• fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables
• infant formula milk
• fresh, dried, and tinned pulses
You can also get free Healthy Start vitamins. You’ll get:
• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy (from the 10th week of your pregnancy)
• £8.50 each week for children from birth to 1 year old
• £4.25 each week for children between 1 and 4 years old
Your money will stop after your child’s 4th birthday, or if you no longer receive benefits.
Find out more
Take a look at the below leaflets to find out more about Healthy Start, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Healthy Start Scheme – information leaflet
Healthy Start Scheme – easy read information leaflet
Full details about the Healthy Start Scheme can be found on the Healthy Start NHS website.
