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Healthy Start Scheme

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Contact Information

Web Site:
https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

Additional Information

Availability:
Open All Year
Age Groups:
Up to 4 years

Costs

Costs:
Free

Service Description

Service Description:
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.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. You’ll get money added onto your Healthy Start card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow’s milk
fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables
fresh, dried, and tinned pulses
infant formula milk based on cow’s milk
You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
vitamin drops for babies and young children – these are suitable from birth to 4 years old
Information Last Updated:
07/09/2026

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Whilst the Family Information Service works with service providers to try and ensure that the information contained within this directory is accurate and up to date, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information. The FIS does not accept any responsibility or liability for the information or links to information on websites supplied by providers or the service that is provided. FIS is an impartial service and does not recommend, support or endorse any services. It is the responsibility of families to choose services carefully and FIS has developed some guidelines to help you that are detailed below.

The FIS also reserves the right to refuse or delete publication of any organisation or information which it believes, or for which evidence has been provided, contravenes the laws of the UK. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damages whatsoever arising from use or loss of use of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of the Family Services Directory.

If you can't find what you are looking for, or have any questions get in touch. 

  • York Family Information Service 01904 554444, fis@york.gov.uk 
  • Young People's Information 01904 555400, YPSG@york.gov.uk 

Disclaimer: Whilst the Family Information Service works with service providers to try and ensure that the information contained within this directory is accurate and up to date, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information. The Family Information Service does not accept any responsibility or liability for the information or links to information on websites supplied by providers or the service. The Family Information Service is an impartial service and does not recommend, support or endorse any services.