Healthy Start cards are for pregnant women, and parents or carers of young children. If you meet the criteria you can get free vitamins and a card that can be used for milk (including first formula milk), vegetables and fruit.
Eating a varied diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables helps us stay well, as well as helping our mood and energy levels.
Less than 70% of families who could get Healthy Start Vouchers are claiming all the good things that will help with their baby's health and development.
Am I Eligible?
You’ll qualify for the Healthy Start scheme if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or you have at least one child that’s under 4.
In addition, you must be receiving any of the following:
You will also be eligible for Healthy Start if:
How Do I Apply?
You can apply online. To apply, you will need your:
You can find more information on whether you are eligible, how to apply and frequently asked questions on the NHS Healthy Start website.
Healthy Start Vitamins
Who Can Get Free Healthy Start Vitamins?
If you are eligible for the Healthy Start scheme you will also be eligible for free Healthy Start vitamins.
You can have free Healthy Start vitamin tablets whilst you’re pregnant and until your baby’s first birthday. Eligible children can have free Healthy Start vitamin drops from the age of 4 weeks until their 4th birthday. Children who are having 500ml or more of infant formula a day do not need Healthy Start vitamins.
To collect your vitamins, you will need to use your Healthy Start card in participating pharmacies. Use the post code search below find your nearest participating pharmacy in Norfolk.
Why Should I Get Healthy Start Vitamins?
Young children may not get enough vitamin A and D, even if they are eating well. If you're pregnant and breastfeeding you may not get enough vitamin C, D, or folic acid.
You can contact the Healthy Start Helpline on 0345 607 6823.
You can contact the Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or texting Parentline on 07520 631590. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
If you are 11-19 you can text Chathealth on 07480 635060 for confidential advice from one of the Healthy Child Programme team.
You can speak to other Norfolk parents and carers by clicking our online community forum below.
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