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Dental Insurance Policies - can dovetail two policies?
I've spent ages staring at the spreadsheet I've built to do the cost modelling for covering my family for private dental insurance. My dentist doesn't use Denplan but used to offer a private equivalent, until this changed recently. As a minimum I want to cover as much of the cost of routine checkups and hygienist visits as…
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Hand sanitizer gel recommendations please
As above mentioned. I am after a gel that doesn't smell of soap, perfume, flowers or anything that it's not meant to smell of I used to buy Ineos Hospital Grade hand gel and that was great but the last 2 bottles I got smelt of dirty wet towels and when you used some gel the smell would last for hours. Has anyone got some…
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Dupe hand cream for O'Keefe's
This week discovered a duplicate for O'Keefe's Working Hands hand cream. This seems `almost identical in texture. The dupe is called Active Hands- tough hand cream by Nuage. A 150g tub costs around £2 from cheapie shops. Online at Yorks Trading @ £2.50. looks like it's stocked by Home bargains Packaging almost identical to…
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NHS Pre Payment Prescription Fine
Not sure if this is in the correct forum but looking for some advice on the following: I paid for PPC same day as collecting the prescription and have proof of this. I then used the PPC to collect some medications and thought nothing of it. However I was then chased by NHS for penalty charge plus surcharge etc claiming…
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Best Water Flosser : Need Advice Before I Buy One
Hi everyone, I did a lot of research about Waterpik over the past few days because I have been having tooth pain. After reading multiple sources and expert reviews, I found that Waterpik is actually a water flosser that uses a strong stream of water to clean between teeth and gums, kind of like a modern version of floss.…
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Optical prescription help
This isn't exactly moneysaving by itself, but I know we have a couple of knowledgeable optical people here. Would anybody please be able to tell what the bit I've circled says and means please? Hopefully it's big enough to read without being absolutely huge. (And the BVD, is that "BVD - 5mm" or "BVD -5mm"?) Thank you
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Anbesol
Hi. I wonder if anyone knows if I can use this before going to dentist for a check up. My Dentist always cleans my teeth but it absolutely kills me and I wonder if this will stop the pain while she's doing it. Thank you.
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What is the best option for Dental and Optical Cover
I currently pay everything outright annually - 2 Hygienests £84 each - 2 Check Ups £71 each - Contact Lens and Opticians Check £30 + £35 and then buy contact lens in bulk online. Is there a monthly alternative that would save me money instead? (Thinking CashPlans or Bupa Smile Cover - I am with a Bupa Dentist Practice)
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Funeral proof mascara?
I'm giving the eulogy at a family member's funeral. Please give me your best recommendations for mascara that doesn't budge, preferably vegan/cruelty free and ok for sensitive eyes. Thanks.
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries August 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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Cost for replacement retainer for children?
Both our children have ground through their retainers, which were provided on the NHS to maintain their teeth after extensive corrective work (hypo and hyper dontia plus over/under bite etc etc). We are a family of grinders. The Orthodontist practice wants £290 per child for replacement as it's been over a year, but I've…
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Contact Lense Conjob!!!
I recently decided to apply for a contact lense eye test so i could try them for occasional use as an alternaltive to my glasses. It seems so far that the big chains are full of tricks, Specsav*rs told me i would have to pay them a fee if i ever decided to get my disposable lenses from anywhere other than them and Vision…
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Anyone used a FP57?
Can't find medical exemption certificate but know its somewhere at home and in date. Googling suggests to pay if you have to but ask for a FP57 certificate and use it to reclaim. I'm guessing it's free to reclaim and you'll get the full fees returned but it doesnt explicitly say that either and we're all too used to admin…
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Hydroxyapatite toothpaste
After spending a lot of time at the dentist recently getting an implant due to a failed crown, I bought some toothpaste online (I already have an electric toothbrush, the in-between teeth brushes, and a mini toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash in my handbag now). Zing claims to have papain an enzyme to whiten without…
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How do you find your NHS prescription pre-pay history (is it even possible)?
Earlier this year I bought a 3 month prescription pre-pay because it was working out cheaper. Some time passed & then I did the same again. Could I tell you the dates? Not a chance. That's why I'm here. Today I received a letter saying that basically I picked up a prescription some time between the end of April & first few…
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Opticans concern about prescription
Firstly I was rather put out the the appointment was not with expected person. I was told they could remake the appt for future date - but embrassent made me feel rather awkward, and I said no I would see the locum. Now I am rather regretting it. Basically I spoke with them and was told to accept the glasses and try them…
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Over 700 people die each year from falling down stairs in the U.K.
A friend of mine's husband died a few weeks ago, he had fallen down the stairs, and was in his early 80s. He was perfectly fit when I last saw him, a few months ago, and I don't know the exact reason he fell (i.e. did he slip, lose his grip, lose his balance, etc.) and my friend wasn't there when it happened.An ex work…
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Dental implants cash or finance?
I'm about to start the process of having some much needed dental implants installed within the next few weeks. I've saved up all the money (£16,500) and I am super excited. My issue is I can't decide whether to pay cash (spreading the cost over a 5/6 month period, basically paying at each appointment) or apply for finance…
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Oral-B iO — Avoid full price! Where to find the best deals?
My dentist has recommended I switch to an electric toothbrush, as I wasn’t quite getting the technique right with a manual one. She told me that several of her patients use the Oral-B iO3, and said that if I decide to buy one, I should definitely avoid paying full price — as they often come up on sale, as special offers,…
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Who to contact when making a complaint against a staff member in NHS hospital
Hello The elderly lady living next door to us was telling me she was very unhappy with a hospital/doctor's appointment she had last week. She wishes to make a formal complaint. Who would she (I will make on her behalf) contact to inform them of her complaint? Initially, I felt it was ' PALS', but reading on Google, I doubt…
