04/10/2026
Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, the Healthy Start scheme can help you:
-buy healthy foods such as milk or fruit
-get free vitamins
You need to be claiming certain benefits to qualify.
Check if you are eligible to apply
How to apply Applying online You can apply online if: you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4 years old your family’s monthly ‘take-home pay’ (also called ‘earned income’) is £408 or less from employment you get Universal Credit To apply online, you’ll ne...