Healthy Start resources
You can view the full range of Healthy Start resources here. Guidance for health professionals is available below in PDF format. Other items can be downloaded in PDF format or ordered in hard copy from the DH Orderline following the instructions below.
To order hard copies online:
- Open the web page www.orderline.dh.gov.uk
- Click on the registration page link and create an account if you do not already have an Orderline account. To register, you will need an email address and the postal address where the copies are to be sent to. You will be sent a confirmation email, and within 24 hours a password will be sent to you via email.
- Open the page www.orderline.dh.gov.uk/ecom_dh/public/home.jsf, and log in using the box at the top right-hand corner of the page, with your customer number and password (these were sent by email).
- Once you have logged in, use the ‘Publication search’ box on the right-hand side of the page. In the ‘Keyword’ box, enter ‘healthy start’ (with search option ‘Advanced’) and click the ‘Go’ button.
- All of the copies which you can receive by post will be listed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the order.
To order hard copies by telephone:
Call 0300 123 1002, quoting the title and reference number of the item you require.
To download PDF copies:
Please click on the download button of the item you require from the selection below.
Resources for health professionals
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‘Delivering a Healthy Start for pregnant women, new mums, babies and young children’
A guide to Healthy Start for health professionals explaining about the scheme and nutritional advice for pregnant women, new mums, babies and young children. |
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‘Help pregnant women, new mothers and children get their free Healthy Start vitamins’
A guide to Healthy Start vitamins for health professionals in England. Explains the evidence base for vitamins, what they contain and the ordering, distribution and reimbursement process. |
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‘Children’s drops vitamins decision tree: Guidance for health professionals’
Explains when babies and children should have Healthy Start children’s drops. |
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Resources for use with pregnant women and young families
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Healthy Start application leaflet (free milk, fruit, veg and vitamins) (HS01)
For clients; please make widely available (please note that the hard copy includes an application form and envelope. Accessible versions of this leaflet (braille, large print and audio) are available to order.) |
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Application form
For clients; please make widely available |
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Healthy Start application leaflet (free milk, fruit, veg and vitamins) (Welsh Language) (HS01W)
For clients; please make widely available |
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Quick guide under-18s (HS506)
Explains the Healthy Start scheme for under-18s |
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Quick guide first-time mums (HS507)
Explains the Healthy Start scheme for first-time mums |
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Healthy Start user guide (a simple guide to Healthy Start) (HS02)
For families new to Healthy Start – sent out with their first set of vouchers |
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Healthy Start vitamins and why you need them (HS58A)
A short brochure for beneficiaries explaining what is in Healthy Start children’s drops and women’s tablets, and why they are important to take |
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Healthy Start bilingual quick guide (Urdu) (HS30)
Explains the basics of the Healthy Start scheme in English and Urdu |
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Healthy Start bilingual quick guide (Somali) (HS30)
Explains the basics of the Healthy Start scheme in English and Somali |
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Healthy Start bilingual quick guide (Bengali) (HS30)
Explains the basics of the Healthy Start scheme in English and Bengali |
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Healthy Start A3 bilingual poster (Urdu) (HS31)
For use in clinics and centres to advertise the scheme to those who prefer to read Urdu |
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Healthy Start A3 bilingual poster (Bengali) (HS31)
For use in clinics and centres to advertise the scheme to those who prefer to read Bengali |
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Healthy Start bilingual poster (Somali) (HS31)
For use in clinics and centres to advertise the scheme to those who prefer to read Somali |
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Healthy Start poster pack (HS72)
Shaped fruit, veg and milk posters – can be used to promote the scheme |
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Breastfeeding welcome sticker for use on glass (HS57)
One to a sheet |
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