Ensuring adequate vitamin D levels is crucial for the health and development of children, pregnant women, and new mothers. Free vitamin D supplements are available for:
- Children: all children from birth to 4 years old. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bone development and preventing conditions like rickets.
- Pregnant women: expectant mothers need vitamin D to support their own health and the development of their baby.
- New mothers: women who have given birth within the last year can receive free vitamin D supplements to replenish levels that can be depleted during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Subject to local availability — available depending on local NHS commissioning.