Pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a young child in Newham and want help getting the recommended vitamins?
Healthy Start vitamins are for pregnant people, breastfeeding parents until their baby's 1st birthday, and children from birth up to their 5th birthday in Newham. The scheme offers pregnancy vitamin tablets and children's vitamin drops free of charge.
- Includes folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin D for adults
- Includes vitamins A, C and D for children
- Available through local distribution sites in Newham
- No proof is required
- Suitable for vegetarian and halal diets
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Categories:
Midwifery and maternity services
Healthy lifestyle
Youth support
Service access criteria:
pregnant people, new mums (with a child under 12 months of age) and children under 4 years of age.
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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