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Best tabletop water filter for under £50?
For the last few years I’ve used epic water filters imported from the US but as I get more and more expensive (currently £53 for a replacement filter) which lasts me about nine months, I was hoping there would be a UK equivalent (as cloe to as effective as the pure epic water filters) It’s important the filter can remove…
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trying to save money on supplements, any thoughts?
Hi folks, hope all is well we started the new year on a tighter budget want to cancel subscriptions on my vitamins costing total of £84 a month any ways of saving? are any supermarkets online or coupons sites etc? No clue any help would be appreciated.
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Beware of justmylook .com
Has anyone else had a bad experience with justmylook? I used to buy regularly from them until they only sent half my order, offered me a refund for what I didn't receive and never refunded me. I left messages on their facebook page asking them to get in touch, private messages, I've tried to phone them on a couple of…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 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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HOW much for varifocals??!!??
Just been quoted nearly £1000 for varifocals by a local independent optician. £245 of that is the frame. Having had a bad experience ordering varifocals online, I don't want to go that route, but this seems excessive. What are others paying?
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Difficulty using glasses-direct website
I'm trying to order glasses from one of the weekly deals. Could someone check what happens if you press the 'select lenses' button on this page https://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/glasses/frames/henry-matte-black-l-15923 On my two browsers it just reselects exactly the same page! However, on one occasion somehow I manage to…
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Dental Implants - UK or Abroad
Hello all, First post (apologies for it being long) and wanting a little advice as I'm undecided. I'm in need of a dental implant. I have a regular dentist in Corfu who I see 3 times a year and they have quoted me £1k. She's very professional, thorough and I value her opinion as there have been times when she has provided…
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Renting beauty tools
Hello, has any one every rented an expensive beauty tool such as Dyson airwrap or an LED face mask? What was your experience and can you recommend a website?
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What to do
I've been issued with a prescription fine from NHS BSA due to my med exempt cert expired. I was informed that my GP should have issued me a letter to notify it was due for renewal which I never received. My surgery isn't taking any accountability for not issuing the letter. My GP are now also refusing to approve the…
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Cheap Glasses offer - beware of Glasses Direct
Hi, I took advantage of Martin's recent offer - two pairs of 'designer' glasses and lenses for £25 delivered with Glasses Direct. They are scamming people. I selected the free lenses to get the £25 offer. My prescription is light, 1.5 and 1.25. They keep emailing saying I need the gold lenses (anti reflection and anti…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 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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Help with Sleep!
Hi I went to America for two weeks. I returned nine days ago. Since returning I cannot sleep! I am wide awake until 3/4am and nothing I have tried is working. I’m a walking zombie! I’d rather not go down the medicine route but I’m at my wits end… I experimented with a few glasses of wine, which helped one night, however…
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Tips for looking after your health
I’m sure there are lots of good suggestions for looking
after your health so that we can hopefully have a long and healthy retirement. This may involve making only minor
adjustments to your daily routine but will have such a positive impact when you
are older. I thought I’d start this thread so we can share these tips
and,…
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GP Stitches removal refusal.
Because of the very lengthy hospital waiting lists and the effect of not being able to get a knee replacement on my every day life we opted to find the money to go privately. To the hospital which the closest to us is Aberdeen which is a two hour drive each way. The operation is planned for the 20th May and so as to avoid…
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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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NHS dentistry fees - am I being overcharged?
Hi folks. Wondering if you can tell me whether I'm being overcharged by my dental practice... I have a check-up with the dentist every 12 months. Each time, the dentist recommends booking a hygienist appointment afterwards, which I do. I've always been charged 1x Band 1 fee for the check-up plus 1x Band 1 fee for the…
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first time trying contact lenses - questions
Hi All, I''ve only had to use glasses for ready for last two years, and now have a slight distance issue as well, for which I have another pair of glasses for occasional use. I was thinking of trying contact lenses just for distance, but am very confused about if I need another eye test, how much they cost and where to go.…
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Memory foam and electric blankets
I need to get a new single mattress for my kid. He will be a teenager in a few years and he also has allergies (blocked nose) so consequently wanna get rid of his current 13 plus year old mattress as I suspect it has dustmites. He and mmyself also both like using electric blankets , is this a problem if the pocket sprung…
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CrazyBee's Weightloss Journey
Hi, After many years of trying to lose weight with different weightloss groups and styles, I have come to the conclusion that I need my own rules and my own methods although using some knowledge gained from places like SW and WW to some degree, but also calorie counting. I have decided that I need a good bowl of porridge…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March 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…
