Pregnant women and women who have recently given birth
•To claim free dental treatment and prescriptions, you must apply for a maternity exemption certificate on Form MATB1, available from your midwife, health visitor or doctor.
•You must claim Healthy Start food and vitamins in writing. Complete Form HS01 in the Healthy Start application leaflet, available from maternity clinics and some doctors’ surgeries or from 0345 607 6823. A downloadable claim form is also available at . Your claim form must be countersigned by a health professional (eg, a midwife or health visitor), certifying that you have been given appropriate advice about healthy eating and breastfeeding.