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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°…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 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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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 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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Vape smoking?
So, Just started using a vape after smoking for nearly 10-11 years, long time, around 15 per day £80-100 per week spent on smoking, just want to give it in. The problem I have is that my friends have been on vapes for 5 years + I do not want to end up like this, I am currently on 6mg of nicotine and will push my self per…
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nhs penalty charge notice
i have a pcn from the nhs for prescriptioons i collected unware my pre paid certificate had expired i am more than happy to pay for the prescription (£19.80 ) but i have also received a fine of £99 and the threat of an extra £49.50 if i do not pay within a month do the nhs have any right to impose a fine (amount of their…
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NHS Dentistry band clarification
Few questions to help me understand: 1/ If I go to see my dentist under the NHS in Dec and they say I must return for a January appointment for a 'clean' and it was only a standard scaling, should that have been covered in the first routine check-up appointment and taken care of then or been a free appointment if they…
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MSE News Exclusive: Are you one of 881,000 people who overpaid for NHS prescriptions in 2024/25?
If you get more than one prescription a month on average, you can save money by buying an annual prescription 'season ticket'. New figures shared exclusively with MoneySavingExpert.com show 881,000 people in England could've saved an average of £41 each this way in the twelve months to April 2025… Read the full story:…
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Short Fill Root Canal
I had this done 4 years ago. About once a year since then, I get a throbbing toothache in that tooth. 3 times it has cleared up after 3 days or so, once I went back to the dentist and he could find nothing wrong. I am currently on holiday in Spain, had the ache for 4 days. Had to go to the dentist who xrayed it and said he…
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Over 700 people die each year from falling down stairs in the U.K.
A friend of mine's husband died a few weeks ago, he had fallen down the stairs, and was in his early 80s. He was perfectly fit when I last saw him, a few months ago, and I don't know the exact reason he fell (i.e. did he slip, lose his grip, lose his balance, etc.) and my friend wasn't there when it happened. An ex work…
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Help request re NHS referral 45 weeks waiting list
Hello. A friend had an incidental finding during a lung scan. Thankfully, it does not appear to be serious but the hospital wrote to GP GP made a referral in late Oct 2025 to the Cardiology Dept. The mate chased up the referral on Friday. He was advised that there was a 45 week waiting list. What is the best way forward as…
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new dental charges
hope this is right forum. i understand new nhs dental charges reform starting in april. i have googled and looked through the statements , but they are a bit confusing . usually dental charges increase in april, but gov website states that there will be a saving of around £225 in fees. can any dental experts shed any light…
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Health/wellness club subscription
I'm thinking of signing up to a local leisure centre that has gym, pool, sauna. I like to run 3-4 times a week but also want to do some upper body as well and think swimming may be a good option? I also like the sauna and or steam room. If used frequently can a subscription be a good investment, as its healthy and could be…
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How to claim on an event over 10 years ago
Some years ago a company was cleaning an area in the village previously used by a chemical company. The land was to be cleaned for housing. The company put a spray of some kind all around the site to stop smells etc. My husband who previously had no history of asthma had an awful attack and ended up in hospital and has…
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Hearing Aids
I am looking at the best option for getting hearing aids for the first time. The audiologist at the NHS said 'yes, hearing aids would help but they would just make everything louder'; I struggle with clarity rather than volume. Many friends have purchased privately for £Ks and sing their praises whilst others have said…
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What is the best option for Dental and Optical Cover
I currently pay everything outright annually - 2 Hygienests £84 each - 2 Check Ups £71 each - Contact Lens and Opticians Check £30 + £35 and then buy contact lens in bulk online. Is there a monthly alternative that would save me money instead? (Thinking CashPlans or Bupa Smile Cover - I am with a Bupa Dentist Practice)
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Dentists 'gave patients ultimatum' before sign-up (BBC News)
If what is being alleged in this BBC News article is true then surely some serious disciplinary action should be taken against this practice? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgr7j94e2lo Sadly I suspect more subtle variations on this theme are quite common......
