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Ear Wax removal - Qualifications and insurance required?
Would anyone know if specific medical qualifications are required by law to operate an ear wax removal service? Also what would the required public liability cover be?My investigations so far reveal that there is no official body. The NHS no longer carries out this service. There are groups/companies that will offer…
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Shower Gel
Dear All, A bit of an odd question,, but this has been one of my biggest bug bears in recent years. I always go for the cheapest shower gel on offer. However it seems that all these shower gels seem to literally exhibit the quantum phenomena of superfludity in that as soon as I use it literally half of it rolls off and…
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Teeth whitening options
I asked this question a while ago: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6345621/teeth-whitening-at-the-dentist#latest. I am thinking about teeth whitenin again as I recently had a checkup. Here are the options that are available now: Philips Zoom Whitening 3 syringe kit £269 (10% or 16% carbamide peroxide).…
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Dandruff - alternative to Nizoral
Hi, I have not posted anything for a while, but I am at the end of my tether and was hoping perhaps someone had similar experience and can advise. So few years back I have developed dandruff. I always had slightly scaly scalp, but Head and Shoulders kept it at bay. 2-3 years back however it got bad. The only thing that…
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No prescription fee on HRT meds with HRT certificate
Hello to all, Copied this from the Mum's money saving forum as this forum is probably more appropriate. Apologies if this has already been posted but in case not, did you know that by obtaining a HRT certificate (£20) which is valid for 1 year, you can get (most) HRT medication free of prescription charge? I wasn't aware…
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Can someone in England get NHS treatment on the Welsh or Scottish NHS
I'm NOT looking for medical advice let me make that clear. Right so I live in England, went to the GP since I suffer with Pectus Carinatum, the GP referred me to the Liverpool's heart and chest hospital. Phoned them up to day and was told that my referral had been flat out refused and not reviewed because it was classed as…
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Dental crown question
Hi, I have just had my first ever dental crown… aside from it being ugly metal on the nhs (quoted £500 or £700 for private white or full porcelain ones!)… should the crown cover the entire tooth? On the inside, the crown goes down to the gum line. On the outside it only goes half way down the tooth so part of my own tooth…
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Unsure about NHS Dental charges with new dentist
Hello! I just had a course of treatment with an NHS dentist. I contacted them by phone telling them I had two broken teeth, I didn't have a dentist at the time, they said I would need to pay £25.80 to get an appointment. I paid this for an appointment which was arranged for 9 days later on 22/06/23. During this appointment…
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Crown with post keeps coming out.
Hi folks, One for the dentists if one happens to see it Thanks. Partner's old crown with post has come out at least five or six times, had it put back in again by dentist, still came out, so finally had a new crown done. This new crown with post has now came out as well, but has been put back in again. Getting a little…
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Cloned Perfumes & Aftershaves
Hi, I see a lot of social media ads for companies who sell cloned equivalents of designer fragrances e.g. Copycat Fragrances, etc. There are so many and always pushed by 'influencers' who are obviously being paid and so can necessarily be trusted. Question is can any money savers recommend a reputable and tried and tested…
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Back to the 1960s - Who can prescribe?
Is this true?I recently asked my GP practice for some Metronidazole - for a gum problem. They told me that doctors can no longer prescribe this drug - only dentists.It sounds like there has been a demarcation dispute. Took me back to the industrial demarcation disputes of the 1960s.And, just like then, the loser is the…
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Revolution Skin care
Saw this the other day in my local Home Bargains Any users? Any hero products? I was very impressed with the price point I have to say
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Designer spectacle frames: second hand market?
I have had a pair of mens specs, made by Police, for about five years. They suit me perfectly, but the frame arm has a slight crack and will need replacing at some point.I would like to replace like with like. But unfortunately, Police no longer make this frame model.Any ideas for picking up a second hand pair in decent…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June
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. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty and lonely place this month (rather than one…
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Face moisturisers always leave me feeling a bit sticky.
I'm totally getting fed up now I have tried so may different moisturisers creams lotions gels, every one of them makes my skin sticky if i touch my face you can feel its sticky impossible to glide your finger across it, without moisturiser i can touch my face and glide my finger across.
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Cheap glasses with light/thin lenses with strong prescription (+6.50)?
Hi, does anyone know where to get cheap-ish glasses when I have strong prescription? I'm very short sighted (+6.50) so need the lighter/thinner lenses. The trouble is I can get frames for like £20 and but the lighter lenses are another £60+ on top, which is quite expensive (I'd like 2 pairs - pair of normal glasses and…
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grapefruit for breakfast?
hi . I'm being told now that I need to eat more healthy. as I was recently diagnosed diabetic. so one thing I'm looking at is having grapefruit at breakfast. but what I want to know if I buy a grapefruit and have maybe 1/4 or 1/2 of it, how long does the rest of it keep once cut? also do you eat it just as it is, or have…
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Sharing my experiences one of the biggest dental clinics in London
I had orthodontic treatment with a large dental clinic (whose name starts with S) in London. As part of the treatment plan, I was promised additional services such as fixed and removable retainers and teeth whitening upon paying for the entire plan in advance, which I did a year ago. During today's session, which was the…
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Will I be able to get back any of my £1,700?
I'm trying to figure out what money I can recoup from this company that I've given £1,700 for facial treatment. h ttps://www.estemedicalgroup.uk/terms-and-conditions I initially paid £1,400 for a 12 course treatment, six being chemical peels and six hydrafacials, chemical peels are £100 a session, the 6 hydrafacials cover…
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I want a Health Check, should I go private?
Hi, Im 45 and in reasononably good health. (I run about 20 miles per week, eat fairly healthy.... but also drink a little too much) Its been on my mind to have a general health check (prostrate cancer/any cancer for that matter! heart, blood pressure etc). I basically want to get a clean bill of health. I see the NHS offer…