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MSE News: 1million+ people overpaid on NHS prescriptions because they didn't buy a 'season ticket'
More than one million people in England missed out on savings of around £40 in the 12 months leading up to this April because they didn't buy a prescriptions 'season ticket'. That's according to data from our Freedom of Information request... Read the full story: 'Over a million people overpaid on NHS prescriptions because…
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Cordless hair dryers..?
Tried to get a response to this on OS but no luck. Anybody got any experience of these and able to give an opinion as to whether they're any good?
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Denplan Care.. How does the intial apppintment work?
Hey everyone Was wondering if someone could please help - just a bit confused about Denplan Care. I recently submitted an enquiry on my dental surgery's website (national chain of dental surgeries which has surgeries in a number of cities around the UK). This surgery is part NHS, part private. I used to be an NHS patient…
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Weight Loss programs please 2023
HappyNewYear2023. Can you post any current or new weight loss programs that are available to watch? Also, if possible, state what TV channel, streaming services or YouTuber channel it is from. I’ve lost 5 stones in the past and kept if off for 5 years. However, with having great demands of my special needs family getting a…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2022
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to @Hodgepodge for starting us off last month. 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…
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28 day prescription policy
I understand that a 28 day prescription policy is in force, but there are some exemptions, I'm not entirely sure how this works, but is it possible to secure 3 month's of medication? This is for statins which are to be taken daily for rest of life. I get that it is to prevent waste, but there are a number of reasons why it…
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How to get dentist to agree and work out a plan instead of wanting to wait and see when in pain?
I cracked a molar tooth in November and it took 3 dental appointments before my dentist agreed that it was cracked and had to come out. Last weds I go and she tried to pull the tooth for an hour, sectioning it and even asking her superior to help, but it's left me with 4 roots that I need to see a surgeon for. Thats meant…
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Viome Full body intelligence Test
I've been looking into Gut microbione test and they can be very expensive. Are there any better more local options? Are these types of tests worth it?
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Lanzaprazole Proton Pump Inhibitors
Was prescribed this by a dr years ago for a few weeks and it worked well. Got stomach acid issues again and know this will fix it. Rather than messing around with the drs, can i buy this or a similar product myself? Recommendations on where to get it cheap. Thanks
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Tighten Your Belt with SW?Tighten Your Belt with SW.
Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for anyone who wants to lose weight in 2022 using the Slimming World healthy eating plan. If you’re new to the plan, a returner or a target member then this is the place for you! Is now the time to loose your lockdown weight? Join us for support. Now is a perfect time for a…
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dvla
I don't know if this should go on the health or motoring forum. Around 5 years ago, my GP sent me to A+E with symptoms of what he thought were a heart attack. While there, I mentioned headaches. No heart attack, which I knew anyway but GP was being cautious. I've been in good health other than osteoarthritis and working.…
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Can I buy health insurance for someone else?
Money, health, this seems to be the right forum.I want to start some health insurance for my son, however circumstances a bit unusual. Firstly he is age 40+. He is not earning. He Lost his job a few years ago and is trying to make a new career in creative arts/fashion, where are you can do well if you make it but he so far…
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Hearing aid advice
My Dad is quite hard of hearing at almost 80. His NHS hearing aids don't seem to work too well although I appreciate they are aids and can only help not restore full health. Are private ones worth it? Do the trials actually give you your money back if they don't seem worth it or is the bar high e.g. you actually have to…
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Cancelling Gym Membership 30 Days
My gym (Bannatynes) emailed me on 1st Dec to inform me that they are increasing the price of my membership by +£6 per month. This being their second price hike in a year and with a new gym opening next to them with an attractive offer, I sent an email reply to them the next day saying I wanted to cancel my membership. They…
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Aesthetics Procedures
Hi I recently had some coolsculpting that did not work and infact left the area numb. I had several cycles and throughout my treatment i was assured that it would work and better still i was the perfect candidate. I paid alot of money and when i mentioned a refund, I was told i could have less than half but i had to sign a…
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Period products to be handed out for free to everyone in Scotland in 'world first' - MSE News
People in Scotland will soon be able to get free period products under law in a move it claims is a world first... Read the full story: 'Period products to be handed out for free to everyone in Scotland in 'world first'' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Looking for a Perfume
Hi, I'm looking for a perfume for my wife, it's called Nina Ricci. Local shops don't stock it and last Christmas when i ordered it online the wrong item was sent. Can anyone recommend a reputable online supplier that is not overly expensive? Thanks
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Dental Therapist v Dentist
Just asking out of curiosity, I was discussing the possibility of needing a tooth filled with my NHS dental practice. I was told that as I have a check-up due later this month the Dentist will assess the need for a filling to be carried out and if it is necessary I will be referred to a 'Dental Therapist' to carry out the…
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Difference between private dentistry and PHI
I wonder if any of the dentists on here can guide me. I have a upper tooth that has decayed below the gum line. It was root filled and crowned many years ago. My (private) dentist warned me that it could snap at some point and also that it was slightly loose. He also said that it would need a surgical extraction and he has…
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Tooth Extraction-Drinking Alcohol Free Beer
As per title i had a molar pulled today and was given info sheet regarding food/rinsing/avoid alcahol etc......normally go the pub for quiz tonight so can i drink alcohol free beer or is it better to just stay in tonight
