If you are pregnant or have a child under 4 years old

You could be eligible for a Healthy Start Card if you are on qualifying benefits. 

With a Healthy Start Card you can buy fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables, plain cows milk, fresh dried or tinned pulses, or infant formula based on cow’s milk suitable from birth, and access free vitamins. 

Visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk or call 0300 330 7010. 

You can also contact the council’s financial inclusion team on 01248 752 284 or email financialinclusion@ynysmon.llyw.cymru 

They can check if you are eligible and help you complete the online form. 

If you are eligible a card will be posted out to you. It can be used in most shops in the UK and funds will be added to your card every 4 weeks. 

Teulu Môn

Teulu Môn provides free and impartial expert advice, information and guidance on anything from childcare, health, leisure, parental support and finances in your area and much more.

Go to the Teulu Môn webpage on this site or call 01248 725 888. 

Childcare payments

There is information on this website about the Childcare Offer for Wales.

School Essentials Grant (formerly the Pupil Development Grant)

Children of eligible families can apply for a grant of £125 per learner, or £200 for learners entering Year 7.

Children of eligible families on lower incomes can apply for a grant of £125 per learner or £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school). 

Free school meals

There is information about free school meals on this website.