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88year olds £670 dentist bill?
hi was hoping to get some advice, about 3 year ago I took my 85 year old Mam to the dentist, the dentist had de-registered her as she hadn’t been for a good while due to medical problems and Covid! So Id asked if she could register “no we are not taking any new NHS clients at this time” So Mams in pain so paid the £49.99…
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Sun tan lotions that don’t leave your skin feeling “sticky”
As the title. Every sun tan lotion I’ve tried seems to leave my skin sticky. Can anyone recommend a high factor lotion that doesn’t do that? I’d prefer a low cost one but I’m now at the point that this is now more important than price. TIA
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Mounjaro prices and availability
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. I recently spoke to my GP about Mounjaro for weight loss and, from what I understand, I appear to meet the eligibility criteria. However, my GP has basically said they are not prescribing it locally at the moment and suggested that if I wanted…
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EpiPens in Schools
Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice/clarification from other parents please. My 11-year-old son has a shellfish allergy and our GP has advised that he should now carry an EpiPen/adrenaline auto-injector. I had heard there was legislation or guidance brought in which meant schools are now supposed to keep a spare…
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Advice needed on using an NHS online pharmacy
Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice / experiences. My dad’s local pharmacy is closing down soon, which is a bit of a pain as it was really convenient for him to walk to. The next nearest one isn’t very close, so I’m starting to look into online pharmacies that handle NHS prescriptions and deliver. I’ve seen a few…
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Help! I brushed away all my tooth enamel being 'careful'. What now?
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2026
If your beauty and toiletries are taking over your life, then this is the thread to help you work through the stash and motivate you to not buy anymore (hopefully!) Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and…
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Root canal (free on NHS) vs private implants to end gum infection?
Hi. I am unemployed and I can have free NHS treatments. I need to correct a bite problem, because the bad bite is cracking a few teeth, which is obviously done by a private orthodontist. I finally booked an assessment with a private orthodontist and, aside from quoting £7.000 for Invisalign (they do have 0% interest…
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Dental Implants
How on earth do I go about finding a suitable implantologist? My NHS dentist has suggested that the time has now come, after 3 teeth cracked and removed over the last 5 years. Now another has cracked and will be removed soon. That is the tipping point. She will do a referral but their usual place is quite a distance from…
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Cotton wool pads - reusable alternative
Hi all, Our local authority are moving to 3 weekly bin collections, not a problem for us as we never fill the black bin. But, it has got us thinking about just what we do put in there and we've challenged ourselves to make a more concerted effort to reduce our waste further. My main waste is cotton wool pads for skin…
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Dental implant didn’t fit
After having gone through 7 months of this process, what should have been a final fitting yesterday, the implant (upper arch) didn't fit. The implantologist said it was 3mm out and was rocking on the left side. He took new impressions and sent them to the lab to be remade. It will take another 4 weeks for this to be done.…
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Private prescriptions
Does anyone have any experience getting a private prescritption dispensed, either at a local pharamacy (e.g. Tesco) or online please? The online shops (a) don't seem to sell everything I need and (b) want to do their own prescribing. I dont need that, I've got a prescription. Converting the private script into an NHS one…
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Private operation failed!
Has anyone else experienced something like this? I opted for a private operation because the NHS wait was just too long, but it ended up failing. They told me there was an 80% chance it would be successful, and now I’m back at square one after shelling out about £10k. Is there any chance I could get a refund or something?
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Need treatment to correct my bite and need the correct orthodontist
Hi, male, late 50s, Birmingham. I've always had a problem with my bite since I was kid and later on in my life this is causing me mild pain and tooth cracks. My trusted dentist doesn't do orthodontics. I begged him to refer me to the Dental Hospital (NHS) here in Birmingham, which might do that for free, but he said I…
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IKRT Ketogenic Therapy
I wonder what are opinions regarding the pricing structures of this Keto company as " starting from" prices usually means a bigger bill at the end :- "Starting from £3,999 for 12 weeks Full quote sent following initial consultation Payment plan available over 3 months https://www.ikrt.org/ikrt-private-1to1-program-fees…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 2026
If your beauty and toiletries are taking over your life, then this is the thread to help you work through the stash and motivate you to not buy anymore (hopefully!) Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and…
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New Lenses for Old Frames
I've got loads of pairs of glasses which are in very good condition. However, my prescription has changed recently so I'm wondering whether it's feasible to get new lenses fitted to my old frames. Can you please advise me if this is a good idea and or who I could get to do it? The alternative is to pay a fortune for these…
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MSE News: Moved to Universal Credit from Tax Credits? Check before claiming free prescriptions
If you've moved from Tax Credits to Universal Credit, don't assume you still qualify for free prescriptions and dental treatment from the NHS – the criteria is different and you may now need to pay. Fail to do so and you could be fined up to £100… Read the full story:…
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Nutrition Geeks.
There seems to be a lot of stuff online about the above name providers of health supplements and vitamins, in particular Glycinate 3-in-1, containing magnesium, amongst other things. Has anybody tried their products, especially the Glycinate? Are they any good? Thank you.
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Too good to be true - cheap glasses that fix everything?
I can't believe this is true " No eye exam required👓100° to 700° autofocus】⚡One pair of glasses can correct multiple vision problems such as presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism. Ultra-lightweight 7-gram frame, comfortable to wear, no pressure on the bridge of the nose." 【👨⚕️🥇No eye exam required👓100° to 700°…
