Enabling parents and guardians to access healthy food free of charge.
Since April, the vouchers are now worth £4.25. For beneficiaries, this means the following provisions:
Some supermarkets are continuing to add value to the vouchers to provide even more support. Current offers include:
Topping up Healthy Start vouchers by an additional £1.
Giving a £2 coupon towards their next shop (offer extended until August).
Offering a free bag of frozen veg when a Healthy Start voucher is used.
The website has now been relaunched. Do check it out if you haven’t since the rebrand.
An improved area for Health Professionals where data can be accessed on local uptake and latest figures for Leeds.
We have also updated our Foodwise Leeds website to reflect recent changes, and updated the video produced last year.
From June, beneficiaries will begin receiving communication from Healthy Start about the digitalisation of the scheme, detailing when they can apply online. The roll-out begins in London, with local areas following. We will keep you informed of any updates for Leeds.
Healthy Start provides alternative support for individuals who cannot access the digital system:
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