Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Healthy Start Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the NHS Business Services Authority will begin writing proactively to eligible families about their NHS Healthy Start entitlement, encouraging them to apply and offering them support with the application process.
- Answer
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The Department continues to work with the NHS Business Services Authority on ways to encourage those eligible to apply for the Healthy Start Scheme to apply.
The Department keeps the eligibility criteria for the Healthy Start Scheme under continuous review. There are no current plans to change the eligibility for the scheme.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128718
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Healthy start scheme
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- 2026-04-28 09:29:27 +0100
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