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Tens (nursal) machines
.... for pain relief. Are these any good or just snake oil? How do the pads attach to your skin?? They cannot be self-adhesive surely. Any experience or recommendations please
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries November 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 pinkfluffybabe 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…
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re root canal not done on NHS?
DD has a tooth that's been bothering her off and on. Managed to see the dentist today. Her dentist has told her she needs a re root canal done. Says that the root canal she had done years ago was not sealed properly and it needs re doing. Dentist stated this is not done on the NHS and she'd have to pay £800 for it to be…
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Private dentist abusing NHS
My private dentist wants to x-ray my mouth but doesnt have the machine he needs so has told me to go to a NHS hospital to get an x-ray that I can give to him so that he can finish the work and get paid a lot of money. My question is are private dentists allowed to use NHS facilities and equipment when the public pay for…
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Personal Stylist (Male)
OK, so I had to attend a work meeting today, actually in person in a hotel conference centre. First trip out like this for many months, obviously. Most of us (self included) probably looked rather shabby compared to normal pre-COVID work - let's be honest, buying anything new has been somewhat restricted and simply the…
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Toothbrushing/Cleaning Advice Needed
Hi, I can’t get in for my routine check up until January hence asking here. My teeth are generally in decent condition, usually yearly check ups with a scale/polish - though this year the dentist asked for 6 months so maybe they need more monitoring. Last went in February this year and was due to go in August but had to…
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Electronic Medical Notes
These days if you go to hospital, the drs/ nurses type their notes electronically and are stored electronically also. Does anyone know if it's possible to view the electronic notes on an nhs computer, by going into the hospital? I would expect someone to be sitting in there with you, if it is possible. Anyone had…
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Food Intolerances
Hi I'm not asking for medical advice but does anyone know of anyone genuine UK companies that offer home intolerance testing Ive seen websites such as sensitivity.com and ukfoodintolerance.co.uk offering extensive tests for less than £30 Thanks
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Looking for feedback on {my}dentist
I have just broken a tooth and am now looking for a new dentist, as the NHS dentist I was with until now has taken me off his list of NHS patients and I was not happy with them anyway... Doing some research for local dentists, I came across the {my}dentist website. They offer a list of dentists by region with a choice of 3…
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Hair dilemma
I have coloured medium brown hair and had some blonde highlights some time ago which I loved. However after a while they went very brassy (as does my hair colour a bit as it fades) so haven’t had them done again. Talking to the hairdresser she said that I needed toner every three or so weeks to keep the colour cool. But…
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Why can't you find Men's equivalent of liquid bodysprays?
In the female section you can buy liquid bodysprays like these for example https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/beauty/mists where you can see the liquids in the bottle. When it comes to the male section, you can get roll on and sprays deodorants but not the equivalent of the liquid bodysprays. Anyone know why this is or…
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Entitled to Free NHS Dental Care but dentist has gone private
No NHS dentists in the whole of our county are taking on new patients. Our Dentist who the whole family have been with for years is going private this month. A family member is exempt from charges so where does this leave them as the care will be non NHS? Our MP was unaware of this and cannot answer our question. Just a…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 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 me 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 lots of…
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Reglazing glasses
Hi, I know this was asked previously but as that was a few years ago, I'm hoping there are some new people who can give recommendations. I'm looking for the best place to reglaze my glasses now that my prescription has changed. I don't necessarily want the cheapest option, I would like to find the best price for good…
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Denplan, Cashback scheme or PAYG dental care post-NHS
I have been with the same NHS dental practice for over 40 years. They are going private-only, and there are no NHS options anywhere in the county I live (Cambridgeshire) except a few if you have a referral (?) I have had no issues in the last 10 years with my teeth and only ever had check ups and nothing else but of course…
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Care in the chemist
A friend used the care in the chemist scheme today for medication for her 4 year old . The chemist gave her less than half a bottle saying this was now policy, I find this very strange anyone on here who can confirm if this is indeed policy,
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Root canal - v- extraction
I had a low grade infection in my upper right second from the rear molar. Had antibiotics and my (NHS) dentist did a root canal. He could only reach one of the canals but said that was the infected one. He said if it doesn't work I'll have to either be referred to a private endontist at an estimated cost of £800 for them…
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Virtual medical care plan-your thoughts on this?
Hi folks, I have had an Aig personal accident insurance policy for must be 30 years or so now, doesn't cost a fortune £4.21 a month. I was a bit surprised earlier in year when they sent me on details of a virtual medical care plan that they offered to me free, where I can have a consultation with a doctor over phone, I…
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Private flu jab not at a pharmacy?
Hi all I'm after some advice. I am looking to get the flu jab. I don't qualify for it on NHS which is fine but it means I apparently can't get it done at the GP. They told me to go to a pharmacy. I struggle with injections as it is and to top it off I have anxiety. I feel really uncomfortable getting stuff like this done…
