Written questions

Healthy Start Scheme

Commons · Question 47209 · Tabled 23 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure all eligible recipients are registered for their NHS Healthy Start entitlement.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 29 Apr 2025

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) operates the Healthy Start scheme on behalf of the Department. Those eligible for Healthy Start must apply to the NHSBSA to receive Healthy Start payments.All applicants, where they meet the eligibility criteri...