Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food
Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg.
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"£4.65 - what can you buy with that?"
— Penny Walters , Activist
"It just feels like such a no brainer."
— Emma Lewell , Politician
"Given the increases in food prices that are coming our way in the months ahead we need every layer of protection possible for families on the lowest incomes."
— Andrew Forsey , Activist
Key People
Director of Feeding Britain advocating for the Healthy Start scheme reforms.
Labour MP for South Shields advocating for better support for low-income families.
Works for the charity Feeding Britain, supporting deprived families in the North East.
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Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg.
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