Are you on a low income and receiving Universal credit? Are you more than 10 weeks pregnant and/or have at least one child under 4 years old? You might be eligible for a Healthy Start card; this can provide you with funds to purchase:

• 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
• 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

There are several plans with a Healthy Start card:

• £4.25 each week of your pregnancy from the 10th week
• £8.50 each week for children from birth to 1 year old
• £4.25 each week for children between 1 and 4 years old

Complete the Online application form and see which of the above you are eligible to, don’t miss out on this valuable support for you and your family!

For more information on how to apply, answers to frequently asked questions and tips for healthier eating go to the NHS website.

For more support with benefits, health care and with registering with a GP and other issues families face whilst settling in UK, please contact us on ukraine@3va.org.uk