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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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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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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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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…
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Replacement for Body Shop elderflower eye gel
I've been using Body Shop elderflower eye gel since the 80's and it's kept my eye bags at bay - don't ask about the rest of me! Even before going bust they stopped producing it and I haven't been able to find a substitute. My skin is prone to oily and a bit sensitive and that delicate area under my eyes needs something to…
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NHS Dental Charges
Can anyone explain how nhs dental charges work?I went for initial exam which cost £26.80.I was told I would need an extraction which will cost a further £73.50 and then will require dentures making -a further £319.10.Is this correct because I thought there would ony be one charge to pay ie the highest one?
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NHS prescription costs in England to rise from May – check if you can save now
The NHS prescription charge in England will increase by 25p to £9.90 an item from Wednesday 1 May, the Government has confirmed. The cost of prepayment certificates, which give you unlimited prescriptions for either three months or a year, will also rise – so if you regularly pay for prescriptions, check if you can save by…
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Glasses direct offers
I see these offers come along regularly, the current one looks good but I really want 2 pairs of sunglasses, the current deal means that will cost £14 plus £15 per pair for the tint so it totals £44. I seem to recall in the past they did an offer at the start of the summer for 2 pairs of sunglasses which may work out…
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Contact Lenses Online
Hey everyone, Sorry if this isn't posted in the correct category. Can anyone share where they get their contact lenses online? Thanks, C
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Optician Moneysaving - Online Lens replacement.
Just thought I'd give my experience of using this service. Having only started to wear glasses in the recent past, I decided to use an established local independent optician for my first purchase. After that experience, I did come away feeling a bit fleeced. I ended up paying far more than I expected/intended for a pair of…
