Healthy eating: resources to support parents/carers

NHS – Healthy Eating and Food Safety and NHS - Recipes for Healthier Families

Good overview of healthy eating and links to recipe ideas, food safety, vitamins, food allergies, and supporting fussy eaters.

NHS – Help to buy food, milk and vitamins (Healthy Start)

Information on the Healthy Start Scheme which supports eligible families with children under 4 to buy fruit, vegetables, milk and vitamins. 

First Steps Nutrition Trust – recipes and portions

Excellent resources including portion sizes, and ideas for healthy packed lunches, hot and cold meal recipes. This should be used alongside information from the NHS.

Better Health: Healthier Families – lunch box ideas

Recipe ideas for healthy lunch boxes, as well as links to healthy food swaps, information about useful phone apps and online sugar calculator. These resources target families with slightly older children aged 5 years and older. Portion sizes and safety should be adjusted to suit younger children.

Family Information Hub – emergency help with money

Families who may be struggling to afford the basic household items may be able to access additional support.