Healthy Start Winchester
The NHS Healthy Start is a means-tested scheme for people who are either pregnant or have children under the age of 4, to help purchase fruit, veg, pulses and milk. The vouchers are worth £900 if all the vouchers are claimed until the child is 4, so worth the effort to be claimed (the vouchers increase in value from Apr 21).
Information on eligibility can be found at https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/ but we have also created a local Facebook page Healthy-Start-Winchester to update individuals and organisations about changes and local updates, and allow people to message us about issues so that we can investigate on their behalf.
The scheme recently removed the need for a health professional to sign the application form (score through this box when you print), but a hard copy form is still required. If you don't have access to a printer at home, you can collect a copy of the application form from the locations below:
| Organisation | Address | Opening Times | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
Winchester Basics Bank |
21a Milland Rd, Highcliffe, SO23 0PZ |
Tue & Fri 10-3pm |
No appt necessary Phone - 01962 855774 |
Wickham Community Centre |
Mill Lane, Wickham, |
Tue 1-3pm & 6-8pm |
http://www.wickhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thewickhampantry |
WBB Food Hub @ St Barnabas Church |
St Barnabas Church, Weeke, SO22 6EF |
Thur 10-1pm |
No appt necessary Phone - 07581 370020 |
WBB Food Hub @ New Alresford |
Arlebury Park,The Avenue, SO24 9EP |
Wed 10-12pm |
No appt necessary Phone - 07581 370020 |
Unit-12 |
Unit 12, Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, SO23 0LD |
Please email |
Opening times, please email |
Storehouse, Winchester Vineyard Church |
Unit A, Bar End Industrial Estate, SO23 9NR |
Mon & Thur 10-12pm |
No appt necessary Phone: 01962 863217 |
We are always looking for additional organisations to hold printed copies of the application forms. If you would like a bundle of forms and pre addressed envelopes, please contact us via healthystartwinchester@gmail.com.
We can also supply posters (for when people can meet face to face) and we can arrange presentations to groups. In the meantime, if you'd like a quick presentation on the scheme and how you can help promote it, please ask and one can be arranged (virtually at the moment).
