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NHS charges and prescriptions
NHS charging and entitlements to free prescriptions.
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Help with health costs
Most NHS treatment is free, but there are a number of things for which there may be charges, such as prescriptions, dental treatment and sight tests. This tells you what you might be able to get help with, and whether you might be entitled.
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Health benefits
Most NHS treatment is free but charges can be made for prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care. Explains the various health charges and helps you to work out whether you will have to pay none, some, or all of these health costs.
From: Age UK
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Claiming health benefits
What health benefits can you get? Your rights to free treatment including eye tests, NHS hospital and dental treatment and registering with a doctor.
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Medicines, drugs, supplements
Over 800 leaflets on specific medicines and drugs.
From: Patient UK
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Free prescriptions in Wales
Prescriptions in Wales are now free of charge. Information about NHS Wales, the allocation of its funding, and your entitlement to free prescriptions in Wales and how to claim them.
From: NHS Wales
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Dental care and older people
Explains NHS dental care in England, paying for NHS treatment and help with NHS dental charges for those on a low income. Includes information on taking care of teeth and gums for people over 60.
From: Age UK
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NHS charges for people from abroad
Information on charges for NHS treatment for people from abroad including who is entitled to receive free NHS treatment and which treatment is always free.
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Help with health, education and legal costs
Information on financial help with health, education and legal costs for people on a low income.
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Care proceedings
Your legal position if social services are concerned about your child's welfare and are considering care proceedings
Medical accidents
If you have had medical treatment that went wrong or didn't work properly, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. Find out more.
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