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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 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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Arm lift ADVICE
Note - I am not seeking any form of medical advice here. Recently I have been considering having an arm lift following weight loss. If anyone can offer advice about (for instance) pros and cons and their own experiences I'd be grateful. Thanks.
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Asda opticians
Has anyone bought children’s frames for adults at Asda opticians? I was told today their policy is adults can’t buy children frames. They have a petite range in the adult frames but I didn’t like any of them, plus the ones I chose were the exact same size as the ones I already have so could be classed as adult frames. I…
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Dentist has prescribed Duraphat - not comfortable using it.
I haven't been to the dentist for over 20 years due to anxiety. I plucked up the courage to go and she's given me Duraphat 5000. I really don't like using it, In my area the water company add fluoride to the water (June 2025 result was 0.859mg/L). I only drink tap water and two cups of black coffee a day. I'm worried I am…
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Hearing Aids
I am looking at the best option for getting hearing aids for the first time. The audiologist at the NHS said 'yes, hearing aids would help but they would just make everything louder'; I struggle with clarity rather than volume. Many friends have purchased privately for £Ks and sing their praises whilst others have said…
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Nutrition Geeks.
There seems to be a lot of stuff online about the above name providers of health supplements and vitamins, in particular Glycinate 3-in-1, containing magnesium, amongst other things. Has anybody tried their products, especially the Glycinate? Are they any good? Thank you.
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Electronic Prescription Service PROBLEMS
I will keep this simple: I needed a prescription and I tried the EPS system for the first time, and because I was late with my order and was impatient with stock order delays and was worried about withdrawal from lack of the medication, I got a token to go to some other surgery but ran into problems that way, but now I…
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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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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries September 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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Any suggestions for cool pillow?
Hi I've started to develop rashes, probably hives caused by stress or high blood sugar. The worst areas are around the neck and top of shoulder, parts pressed against the pillow as I sleep on my side. To be really difficult I need good neck support so the pillow needs to be tucked under my neck, which of course makes the…
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ASDA 60p flu jab
Has anyone managed to book an ASDA 60p flu jab and had conformation that it's 60p and not full price? I booked an appointment before the offer closed but I only ever received a confirmation text, and there's no indication of the price to be paid. None of the ASDA social media channels seem to know. If it's not 60p I'll go…
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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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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…
