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Looking at getting a blood test every year to track my health and be proactive about it. Does MSE offer any affiliate links to save money on these? Any recommendations? It would be good to have a page on the website for them as they get more popular.

Hi everyone, I booked an appointment over a week ago for a painful front tooth and was charged the standard NHS Band 1 fee. - No issues about this fee. During the visit, an X-ray revealed part of an old tooth—extracted 2 years ago at the same clinic—was left behind in my jaw. I had returned twice back then complaining…

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…

I am wondering if dairy is causing me stomach cramps and excessive toilet going. I wondered if anyone has tried going dairy free and if it made any difference, also recommend alternative products if necessary??

Hi all, MSE Olivia here. It's that time again! Beauty Advent calendars are being released earlier and earlier each year, and I'd love to know your thoughts on the ones available so far. Are there any that take your fancy? Did you buy one last year, and if so, what did you make of it? I've analysed 21 beauty Advent…

I saw a few news articles about this newly released product yesterday. I've written to them asking for a 'trial' with one, but don't hold out much hope of being sent one. From looking at the pictures and write-ups, my initial thoughts are Plus – I’m a bit of a fan of Dyson products. I find them well designed as a rule.…

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…

A heads up for those looking at flu jabs. The superdrug members price is not £9.98 but £17.95! As says when you go to book as checked directly with them too unless they intend to change this a big difference

Hi, I've had my pair of Specisavers SuperDigital varifocals for a few weeks now, as part of that they are come with UltraClear Super Clean. Now UltraClear SuperClean are supposed to be scratch resistant, but literally within 48 hours I had swirly scratches on the right hand lens which really irriated me as I'm super…

I am looking for NHS dentist in and around Ipswich area! I am 36 autistic male I currently go to private mydentist EveryTime I go the dentist always berates me about how I am flossing my teeth keeps telling me what to do and what I shouldn’t eat or drink! How to brush my teeth etc Always bugging me to have professional…

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…

Now, that BNPL got regulated, it got onto my radar again… I understand there's an aspect of this (from the providers and the retailers perspective) to incentivise people to buy more. However, I was just wondering, whether we can flip this towards our own advantage – just like with credit cards (and especially credit card…

If I go for 6 month check up and they find a tooth that needs filling do I pay once band1 for check up and then again band 2 for the filling or do I only pay once for both visits for band 2 filling If I have a check up and all is fine but after a week later I lose a bit of filling and go back to see how bad it is do I pay…

https://www.osmiowater.co.uk/water-filters/reverse-osmosis-water-filters/zip-portable-reverse-osmosis-system.html Has anyone got this and is ot any good? What other filter ststems that you would recommend that require no plumbing

Hi, can anyone clarify the new dental charges in Wales as I am feeling confused after my visit today? I am over 60 so I can have a free check up and at that appointment a few weeks ago, I was told by the dentist I needed to come back for a filling and a hygenist clean and paid £111.03 - £50 for the clean and the rest for 1…

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…

Does anyone follow a mediterranean style diet? if so, could you recommend a book(s) with guidance and recipes in please?

I have very thick wavy hair and I use the above before I dry and straighten my hair. Is there any cheaper similar alternatives? I think the last bottle I purchased was around £25 Thanks!

I am trying to work out if a PPC would be worth in the long run – but in the meantime I need some medication, unfortunately… As far as I can understand, I can backdate your PPC by a month, if (and only if) I've got asked for (and got handed) an FP57 form when I paid for the meds. So, essentially I can get my health sorted…

Have you bought spectacles online and had a good experience and saved money? I have had my eyes tested recently and I am getting to the stage where it is a slightly noticeable view with glasses, but I don't need them. Looking at the prescription, it's rather complicated.