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 are on a low income or are receiving certain benefits you may qualify for the Healthy Start card.

The card is topped up once a month with a Healthy Start item allowance.  This can then be used in any shops, markets and food outlets that accept Mastercard.

How to apply 

Find out if you are eligible and how to apply on the Healthy Start website.