The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 274 No 7335 p138
5 February 2005

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Consultation to revamp milk voucher scheme launched

A consultation on an initiative to replace the current Welfare Food Scheme has been launched by the Department of Health.

Under the proposed “Healthy start” initiative pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children in low income families will receive fixed value vouchers that they will be able to exchange for fruit and vegetables as well as milk and infant formula. Vouchers will be able to be used in a wide range of shops and pharmacies.

The new scheme is being introduced initially in Devon and Cornwall. The consultation runs until 26 April.