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'Lose pounds more in 24 with Slimming World'
Time for a new Slimming World thread. Feel free to join in. We are all at different stages of our journey & some are awesome target members. We are a lovely supportive wee group. Some go to group & some go it alone. As we move into 2024 feel free to pop in to our lovely thread.
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READ BEFORE POSTING - Please do not seek or offer medical advice
Hello! Given the topic of this board, the Forum Team want to make sure that posts are useful but remain in line with the Forum rules, which state: "However well-intentioned, avoid seeking and/or offering medical advice, as it could result in unwanted consequences for all concerned." Aside from the fact that such content…
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New to the Health & beauty MoneySaving board? Start here
💅 Here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Beauty Downshift Challenge * Cheap Glasses Deals * Cheap Make-up & Beauty Deals * Cheap Perfume * Beauty Pie – can you ditch the high-end products for cut-price alternatives? * 10 Extreme Beauty MoneySavers, eg, make lip balm from kitchen oils * How to Bag a FREE…
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Frump to Fab 2024
Hello Lovely Ladies. Well here we are, just about to start a nice shiny new year. I am soooooo excited. Bursting with plans and schemes. But first.........alas, to my shame, I have allowed the Frump back into my life. 😱. She simply has to go. So I am resolved to post on here more regularly and to hold myself accountable. I…
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Time to spring into summer with Slimming World.
Time for a new Slimming World thread. Feel free to join in. We are all at different stages of our journey & some are awesome target members. We are a lovely supportive wee group. Some go to group & some go it alone. As we move into spring feel free to pop in to our lovely thread. All welcome.
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2024
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 encouragement if you need them. Thanks to me for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty…
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Concerned I am being coerced off of the NHS register.
I have been an NHS patient at South Cliff Dental Group for a number of years. Before leaving today, the receptionist handed me two forms to sign; one was the regular form regarding my medical history, and the other is a document quoted in this post, requesting me to become an independent patient. I did not sign the…
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Small dental practice taken over by group
My wife and I are long-time NHS patients at what was a small, local practice that has now been taken over by a dental group. Our dentist of many years has gone, along with everyone else from the old practice. Today was our first appointment under the new owners and the first question asked was "Do you pay for treatment?"…
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MSE Guide: NHS Continuing Healthcare
This is the discussion thread for the NHS Continuing Healthcare guide.
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Nhs dental bands
I was seen by my dentist in march as my filling fell out. Was charged band 1 as he said it was a repair. Had to get an emergency appointment 2 weeks ago as the filling fell out plus had a root canal done . I was charged band 2 .( on top of what i payed month before) I have been told I will need a crown but will have to…
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Prescription reading glasses
Fresh back from another eye test, and I'm wondering whether to take the plunge & buy some 'proper' glasses. I've resisted until now, making do with off the shelf reading glasses, but I'm trying to decide whether or not to treat myself. While the optician assured me that my cheap glasses would be okay, she also reckons I'd…
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Cheapest Hayfever Remedies discussion
Hi all, this is the discussion for the Cheap Hayfever Tablets guide: Cheap Hayfever Tablets If you've spotted any top deals, or have any tips to help others, please post them below. You can also read the 2008 discussion, 2009 discussion, 2010 discussion, 2011 discussion and 2012 discussion here.
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2024
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 encouragement if you need them. Thanks to me for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty…
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Wrong glasses prescription
Hi, need a bit of advice about specsavers inputting my prescription wrong. After my last eye test with them I was overwhelmed by the choice of glasses so asked to take my prescription home. After a while I found some online I liked from a different retailer and sent them a picture of my prescription to make them up. In the…
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NHS optical voucher - contact lenses
My daughter is in full-time education and under 18 and is therefore entitled to NHS-funded eye test and optical. She has had an eye test at vision express and her eyesight has got worse by -0.5. She is looking to get contact lenses. Can someone explain the NHS entitlement in respect of this and what Vision Express would…
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Which boots to buy?
Hey everyone, I'm on a hunt for a new pair of boots. I have been wearing my DM boots for quite some time now and was thinking about switching things up a little. I have been browsing the internet for quite some time now but still couldn't decide which brand to go for this time. If you guys have any suggestion, please let…
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Best value OTC hay-fever meds?
It's that time of year, when I get sneezy, snotty & itchy-eyed. Can anyone recommend best value sources for 1-a-day cetirizine tablets?
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Has anyone obtained good service from an On-line Chemist?
Has anyone obtained a better service from on-line Chemists compared to the local Chemist? My Practitioner prescribed 4 items 11am Tuesday suggesting they should be in the allocated Chemist later that day. I grinned to myself, no way. So I waited 3 work days to allow the time for ordering and arrival. These were…
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My mum has to wear dentures - what is the best denture adhesive?
My mum has to wear dentures - what is the best denture adhesive? She is specifically having problems when removing - stickyness on gums.... Which one dissolves well when taking them out? I understand this is not a sexy topic of convo, but it is life...
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Money saving in perimenopause and menopause
Are you in perimenopause or menopause and have a money saving tip or trick to share? Maybe you have a favourite beauty product, item of clothing or way to keep symptoms under control. Or is there a hack you've mastered to keep the symptoms at bay like a certain way of exercising? I'm Jenny at MSE and writing a guide on…
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Can you recommend a good affordable Electric Toothbrush?
Hi all, My electric toothbrush is on its way out and needs replacing, but there are now so many options it's impossible to get my head around. I don't really want to spend more than £50 on a new one (ideally even less!) and hopefully might get something in the sales. Can you recommend anything? Thanks
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Gums deep clean
I'm not looking for advice but people's experiences. I'm having a crown fitted at band 3 Dentist planning on doing an under the gum line deep clean too. I've googled it and now really anxious it sounds awful. I'm 72 with a couple of crowns and 2 teeth with veneers. How did you find the treatment?
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 2024
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 encouragement if you need them. Thanks to @Clutterbug07 for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty…