How do we use the healthy start cards when paying in supermarket? Do you put the items as a separate shop or can you do it all in one go?
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The items you want to pay for has to be less than the amount on the card in most places. I have tried to do part payments and usually is refused x
I’m planning to use mainly tinned veggies so I can plan it for the month, but it’s such a pain to have to do separate shops in one place; especially when I have to do that in multiple shops anyway!

I now use mine for my “top up shop” throughout the week/ month depending on what I need. Whether it be milk or bread etc. That way I don’t have to separate my shopping etc and just pay for my main shopping with my card x