We have worked hard over the past two years to raise awareness about Healthy Start vouchers, but this latest Conservative shambles is really hampering efforts. Crucially, it could be preventing families from accessing this scheme.

It’s totally unacceptable at the best of times for people to not receive the support they’re entitled to, but the fact that the Government are dragging their feet on backdating claims is staggering given the cost-of-living crisis.

I have no doubt that families in Ipswich and Suffolk have been affected by the latest in a long line of Government incompetence in managing this scheme.

Healthy Start is designed to help give babies and young children from the hardest hit families access to fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk. The Conservatives are failing them.

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

To find out more about Healthy Start, see if you’re eligible, and apply, click on the link here: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/