Healthy Start paper vouchers will soon be replaced with a prepaid card as the NHS introduces a new digital service. The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps those who are pregnant or have at least one child under four years of age, and are claiming a qualifying benefit, to buy healthy food and milk and access free vitamins. The new prepaid cards will be topped up automatically every four weeks and can be used in any retailer that accepts Mastercard ® and sells the eligible Healthy Start food and milk items.
Families in Haringey that are already in receipt of Healthy Start vouchers will need to reapply online to continue receiving the benefit.
Existing beneficiaries and new applicants can find out more and join the new digital scheme, by visiting www.healthystart.nhs.uk or by calling the NHS Healthy Start helpline on 0300 330 701.
Haringey Council can also give an additional one-off £90 payment to families claiming Healthy Start this winter. For more information, please visit the Haringey Council website.