Eat well

Healthy Start: Get help to buy food and milk

If you are pregnant, or have children under the age of 4, you could be entitled to help to buy healthy food and milk.

Find out if you are eligible and how to apply on the NHS healthy start website. Or you could contact your midwife or health visitor or local hub for more information.

Cook together

Cooking with your children can help them to try more things and have a healthier diet. Come and join us for free family cook, play and learn sessions

HENRY

HENRY supports families to make positive changes around health and wellbeing in children. This includes food choices, emotional wellbeing, parenting skills, being active and more. Find out more about HENRY including recipes and activity ideas. Talk to someone at your local family hub if you are interested in doing this course, or something similar.

Food banks

On Information Now, you can find your nearest foodbank and when it is open. There is also information about clothing banks for free or low cost clothing. You can also visit our financial wellbeing page for information about other support available.

Get active

Being active every day helps children and young people grow up healthy and happy. It builds strong bones and muscles, supports mental wellbeing, and helps with sleep.