You asked about Healthy Start: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
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💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: People at least 10 weeks pregnant or with a child under 4 who get certain benefits such as Universal Credit (with a low income limit)
- How much: £4.25 a week, or £8.50 a week for children under 1
- How it's paid: Money added to a Healthy Start card every 4 weeks
- How to claim: Apply online on the NHS Healthy Start website
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility is checked by the NHS Business Services Authority.