Healthy Start
If you鈥檙e more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, the Healthy Start scheme can help you:
- buy healthy foods like milk or fruit
- get free vitamins
You need to be claiming certain benefits to qualify.
If you鈥檙e pregnant and under 18 you can claim even if you do not receive any benefits.
How to apply
For more information or to apply, visit the .
If you live in Scotland you cannot get Healthy Start. You can apply for instead.
If you鈥檙e not a British citizen but your child is
You might be eligible for the Healthy Start scheme if all the following are true:
- you have at least 1 British child under 4 years old - check if your child is a British citizen if you鈥檙e not sure
- your family earns 拢408 or less per month after tax
- you cannot claim 鈥榩ublic funds鈥� (for example, benefits) - either because of your immigration status or because you do not have an immigration status
Your biometric residence permit (BRP) (even if it鈥檚 expired) or your online immigration status will say if you cannot claim public funds. You might also have a letter from the Home Office about it.
To apply, ask for an application form by email. Only use this email address if you think you cannot claim public funds because of your immigration status.