Carrick Futures - Health in Pregnancy

The Carrick Futures Health in Pregnancy initiative is a pilot program offering financial support to pregnant individuals in their third trimester living in specific community council areas of South Ayrshire. The fund provides a fixed grant of £250 to support health and wellbeing during pregnancy. Following a fund review, Carrick Futures Trustees decided to focus on supporting children, young people and families with the aim of tackling inequalities and providing benefits to families from the area. The grant can be used for various pregnancy-related expenses including buying equipment, clothes or nappies for the baby, paying for antenatal classes, purchasing pregnancy vitamins or healthy food, or any other financial support related to preparing for the baby's arrival. Recipients will be contacted in the months following their award to provide feedback on how the money was used and its effectiveness, as this is a pilot program being evaluated for potential continuation.