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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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Lose weight with Slimming World in 2025, You know you want to.
Time for a new Slimming World thread as we go into 2025. 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 new year feel free to pop in to our lovely thread. All welcome.
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Memory foam and electric blankets
I need to get a new single mattress for my kid. He will be a teenager in a few years and he also has allergies (blocked nose) so consequently wanna get rid of his current 13 plus year old mattress as I suspect it has dustmites. He and mmyself also both like using electric blankets , is this a problem if the pocket sprung…
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La Dolce Vita - 2025
Happy New Year to One and All. Wishing you all health, wealth and happiness. 🥂🍾 Welcome to the new thread. Where I catalogue my attempts to live "The Sweet Life" on the tiniest of budgets. My aim is to live a life of ease, plenty and abundance whilst deliberately living below my means to avoid debt. So far so good. I am…
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Frump to Fab - 2025
Happy New Year 🥂🍾 Welcome to the new bright and shiny all singing all dancing new thread. Are you ready to transform yourself this year. To get fit, healthy and gorgeous. To ditch the frump and to get FAB-U-LOUS. To emerge from the chrysalis into a beautiful butterfly. Are you fed up with being a downtrodden workhorse, are…
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CrazyBee's Weightloss Journey
Hi, After many years of trying to lose weight with different weightloss groups and styles, I have come to the conclusion that I need my own rules and my own methods although using some knowledge gained from places like SW and WW to some degree, but also calorie counting. I have decided that I need a good bowl of porridge…
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GP failed to action promised referral
I have an ongoing health problem and my GP tried and failed to fix it. So they said they would refer me to a hospital consultant. Two months later, I discovered that the GP hadn't actually made the referral! I complained and mentioned that if they couldn't get me an appointment within 18 weeks of the original promise, I…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March 2025
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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NHS prescription charges effectively doubled
Does anyone else’s surgery now only issue 1 months worth of medication rather than 2. We were told it was a national thing which would effectively have doubled the price of regular medicines
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Pulse app on Samsung
Tried to update my pulse app on phone and ended up with a virus that took ages to get rid of. So, looking for a new one, one where you measure pulse on fingertip on phone camera lens.........any ideas please? Tia
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Saucepans without teflon
Can anyone suggest saucepans without teflon and similar chemicals which are i) not ultra expensive ii) not a pain to clean iii not very heavy (If any thinks that telfon is not a problem it is not up for debate - I have already lost this and you can't help me win it)
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NHS dental charges
Hi everyone. Quick question about nhs dental charges. I’ve had to go back to my dentist after a filling for a root canal on the same tooth. This is all within a 2 month period. I’ve had to see a different dentist as unfortunately the one who did my filling has left. They have said I need to pay again as I’ve seen someone…
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Cheap Glasses offer - beware of Glasses Direct
Hi, I took advantage of Martin's recent offer - two pairs of 'designer' glasses and lenses for £25 delivered with Glasses Direct. They are scamming people. I selected the free lenses to get the £25 offer. My prescription is light, 1.5 and 1.25. They keep emailing saying I need the gold lenses (anti reflection and anti…
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Pre diabetic cereals
Am recommended to eat low carb, but the labelling is confusing. I hav dropped kellogs due to high sugar, are shreddies shredded wheat and alpen ok?
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Cheap places to buy Allevia / Fexafenadine
I've only seen it sold as Allevia and never just under the brand name. It's the only thing that helps my hayfever but it's not cheap! I usually buy it in Boots. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy it?
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Tips for looking after your health
I’m sure there are lots of good suggestions for looking
after your health so that we can hopefully have a long and healthy retirement. This may involve making only minor
adjustments to your daily routine but will have such a positive impact when you
are older. I thought I’d start this thread so we can share these tips
and,…
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Best Varifocal Lenses?
I need to replace my old varifocal glasses and wondered who is offering the best value premium varifocals. I have had premium ones from Specsavers previously but when I had my eyes tested in Vision Express, they commented that their own premium ones have a wider view. Now I know this might just be marketing, or the fact…
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Piano stool with a backrest
I like playing piano but it is so uncomfortable Can anyone suggest a stool with a back rest that doesn't break the bank I only found this Liquid Stands Piano Bench Adjustable Stool – Music Keyboard Bench with Backrest Seat for Piano Keyboard Stand with Black Padded Cushion for Musicians Piano Stool Chair : Amazon.co.uk:…
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Dental Insurance
There seems to be no place on MSE for this matter - the last thread I can find on 'health and beauty' relating to it petered out in 2021. OH and I belong to a dental practice which has a 'payment plan'. This offers for a fee a number of perks. Basically your check ups are 'free' and you get 10% off the cost of private…
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What to do
I've been issued with a prescription fine from NHS BSA due to my med exempt cert expired. I was informed that my GP should have issued me a letter to notify it was due for renewal which I never received. My surgery isn't taking any accountability for not issuing the letter. My GP are now also refusing to approve the…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in Feb 2025
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…
