Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase the uptake of the healthy start programme among pregnant women and young families.
The Government is working to ensure that eligible families are aware of the Healthy Start scheme and how this will benefit them. The scheme is promoted through the Healthy Start and Start4Life websites, reminding families to take up the vouchers.
In addition, the Healthy Start Issuing Unit is proactive in identifying and making contact with families who may be eligible for Healthy Start.