The cost of living crisis is already causing huge hardship for many people - and things sadly look set to get worse.
The government has been strongly criticised for failing to offer enough support for families who will be worried about being able to afford food and energy as the autumn and winter draws in. While more support is needed, there is a little known payment available for some people that could be more important now than ever.
The Healthy Start scheme is a lifeline for many pregnant women and families with children under four-years-old in the city. It is a means-tested government benefit designed as a nutritional safety net to improve access to a healthy diet for low-income families.
