Hello, someone just told me about this grant, frustratingly I'm due 31 March, 6 days before you can claim - how useful, kinda wish I didn't know about it - lol! Will def let others know so at least they can benefit!

no not at all. I've been sharing the good new with all my pregnant work chums!

Is this means tested at all?

I've read as much as I can find on this and I do agree with a lot of what has been said so far - i.e. will the money really be used for what it is intended, to keep mum and baby healthy. However, what you spend the money on is not the only thing contributing to health in pregnancy; in order to claim you must have been seen regularly by a health care professional throughout your pregnancy and your midwife must sign the claim form - therefore, it is an incentive for every mum to make sure she gets the proper care throughout pregnancy and that may well mean good nutritional advice that may have been lacking otherwise.

Government is very tired and has lost its way IMO. They are mucking about.

Not sure why you think I was determined to get the last word - it was my first post on this thread

perhaps this will be the last word

You don't want to believe anything MPs tell you

The Blonde, you are determined to get the last word, I applaud your efforts.

But the MP insists this is what the grant was designed for. And he's in the government.

He's a fool, mind you. We don't usually discuss politics as he knows my nickname is Thatcher

healthy start vouchers

"You may be able to get vouchers worth £3.00 each that can be spent on milk, fresh fruit and vegetables or infant formula.

Pregnant women and children over one and under four years old get one voucher a week. Children under one year old get two vouchers a week.

You can also get free vitamin supplements. They're usually available from NHS clinics and health centres but your midwife or health visitor will be able to advise on local arrangements."

Is the fruit and veg not a different one?
I dont know im just asking.... When i saw midwife last wk there were pictures on wall of fruits and was about some grant but not the health in pregnancy...