How the scheme works

Participation in the scheme is voluntary. Each day care provider who meets the requirements as listed under the section 'Who can apply for approval' is able to register for the scheme by completing a Nursery Milk application form. You can get an application form by contacting NMRU directly by either telephoning or emailing - see below for details.

      

Important please note

Reimbursement will not be made for any milk provided before the date of approval

Here are some important terms used across the Nursery Milk scheme:

Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU). The unit contracted by the UK Health departments to act on their behalf in registering Nursery Milk suppliers and making payments to them.

The milk to be supplied

Milk means heat-treated (e.g. pasteurised) liquid cows’ milk. It includes whole and semi-skimmed milk. It does not include milk with flavours, colours, added vitamins or any other additions. It does not include fully skimmed milk, goats’ milk, soya milk or unpasteurised milk. “Infant Formula for babies under 12 months means one of the following brands: It does not include follow-on milk, ready-to-feed milk or any other brand.

• Cow & Gate Premium
• Cow & Gate Plus
• Farley's First
• Farley's Second
• Hipp Organic

• Milupa Aptamil First
• Milupa Aptamil Extra
• SMA Gold
• SMA White