Healthy Start Scheme: Internet

(asked on 23rd June 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy for the Healthy Start voucher scheme to be available online as well as via a paper application form; and if he will make a statement.


Answered by
Jo Churchill Portrait
Jo Churchill
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 7th July 2020

The Government has been working to review the operation of the Healthy Start Scheme and is currently developing a digital approach, which will make it easier for families to apply for, receive and use their Healthy Start benefits.

This involves developing and testing an online application form, to replace the paper form, and a pre-paid card to replace paper vouchers. We are using the experiences of families, healthcare professionals, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and existing best practice to improve the Healthy Start scheme.

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