Free vitamins

Vitamins are essential to maintain normal bodily functions, strengthen immune-systems and protect from some diseases. Young children may not get enough vitamin A and D even if they are eating well. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you may not get enough vitamin C or D or folic acid.

Healthy Start vitamin drops for children contain vitamins A, C and D and tablets for adults contain vitamins C, D, and folic acid. They do not contain milk, egg, gluten, soya or peanut residues and are suitable for vegetarians and halal diets.

The government recommends all children aged six months to five years, babies who are breastfed or consuming less than 500 ml of infant formula and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers take daily vitamin supplements.

If you’re pregnant or have a child under four and you’re claiming some benefits or tax credits, you could also claim a free prepaid card to spend on healthy food. Visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk to find out more.

Did you know Healthy Start vitamins are free for all pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five in Salford regardless of the family’s income or immigration status?

You can collect these important vitamins for free from these centres. Please ask at reception:

• Pendleton Gateway, Broadwalk, M6 5FX

• Eccles Gateway, Church Street, M30 0TU

• Walkden Gateway, Smith Street, M28 3EZ

• Swinton Gateway, 100 Chorley Road, M27 6BP

• Newbury Place Health Centre, 55 Rigby St, M7 4NX