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Import tax on countertop water filter!
Hi there, recently I purchased a countertop filter which I was super happy with, but this was short-lived when I then received a £95 import tax bill!! I contacted the company directly and they advised that this is due to Brexit. I replied, but haven't heard back following my customer feedback on 17 November. Surely import…
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Dental charges query
Had a check up today at my NHS dentist and he advised me 1) i'd need root canal treatment which he'd do and 2) to see the hygienist re plaque build up for scale and polish ( oh those halcyon days when the dentist used to do that after a check up and it was all included in the price). . I was charged for the check up -…
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Medical negligence lawyer?
Hi i have a claim in which patientline or "fletchers" solicitors have said they would pursue a on a no win no fee basis.. But they take a 33.33% cut off any pay out. I also have been in contact with a local (ish) to me solicitor who is interested and takes 25% but then i need to take out an insurance policy also on a no…
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Modern Orthotics-Friendly Footwear
HiI have been measured up for orthotics (for high arches/PF and achilles problems) which I'm due to get in a couple of weeks, does anyone here wear orthotics and have found some modern shoes to wear with them. If you have, please let me know as I've no idea where to look, I don't want to live life in trainers if I can help…
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Period pants
If there's a more appropriate part of the forum for this, please let me know. Does any have any experience with period pants? I know they're not exactly the moneysaving option, but I'm fed up with pads for a few reasons and have no desire to try tampons or a cup.
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Getting the Right Mattress for Injury
Got a bad hip which is affected by sleeping on it, before I part with lots of money I want to get the right mattress. I've been to one shop and slept on three- Silent Night astral geltex.- pretty good and soft . I slept on injured side to test it out £999. My current bed and mattress are 120cm in width which isn't quite a…
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Migraine-free wannabe
After a bad year of headaches (daily) and migraines (not as frequent but awful when they arrive) I am on a mission to be healthier and have less migraines. Wonder of there's anyone else with same problem who might join me?!!! So far, I have gone cold turkey from codeine. Two weeks of being codeine free and it was far…
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Ridge Filler?
I used to have a wonderful one. Matt so it looked just like good young nails. Now I've been struggling and have tried the base coat + ridge filler and such, it's shiny and thick but any port in a storm and I can't find any of that now. Looking online just now the names of ridge fillers are very annoynomous, I;m concerned…
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Metal crown vs gold crown
Hi all, This is my second post on a similar subject so please bear with me 😁 I need to have a crown fitted on a premolar, due to severe teeth grinding I have to have a metal crown and I need to decide between NHS metal and gold. I hate the look of the gold crown and slightly resent spending next to £700 for such an ugly…
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Overcharged by dentist - can anyone help?
I have a very small bridge next to my front tooth that fell out. I checked my dentists price list online before I booked my appt and it showed £79 for a re-cement. I pay a monthly dental plan which gives me 2 checkups, 1 hygienist appt, necessary x rays and 10% off any treatment. I very rarely need treatment, thankfully.…
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Glasses for Watching TV
I had an eye test at my local Specsavers a few months ago. Got the prescription on a card + a new pair of reading glasses for close up reading. I'm struggling every so slightly with watching TV - distance about 3 metres. Will Specsavers sell me a cheap pair of glasses, suitable for my prescription, but just weaker (so that…
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Pumice Stone like Newton's chirpody sponge
I used to love the pumice stones called Newton's chirpody sponge but they don't seem to be available anymore. Last night something came up on my facebook feed, that sounded very similar. However I've forgotten the name of them. It was a play on the words 'mother *'ucker' Something like muffa scrubber, but that'snot quite…
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Aldi 'bath float' smells exact same as 'Dune' perfume
https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-lacura-spa-luxury-bath-float-500ml/4088600438399 Aldi 'Lacura Spa Luxury Bath Float' £1.79 for 500 ml ,smells amazing and lovely, it is actually the exact same smell as Dior 'Dune' perfume ,it's true!If you don't believe me....smell it for yourselves.....it's on the shelves at the…
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Free contact lens trial?
Does anyone know where i can get a free contact lens trial apart from Specsavers. I have had the phone put down on me five times and various problems at the branch so not interested in Specsavers. I have heard boots do it but the pandemic might have affected things!
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Gold Crowns on the NHS
Hi all, I have been told by my dentist that I need a crown on my premolar. Seeing that I have severe bruxism she has advised that a gold crown would be best for me. She has only quoted me private prices (650-685!!). Does the NHS still provide gold crowns? Would there be a difference in quality between a NHS gold crown and…
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Electric Toothbrush recommendations please
Hi all, Ive been using a manual toothbrush for years, so thought Id try an electric toothbrush. Ive heard the Philips Sonicare is good. I dont really want to spend more than £50 on one. Will I get something ok for that? Im interested to hear peoples experiences; things to watch out for; recommendations etc. Thanks
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NHS dentist vs private
I went to my dentist recently and I need a crown - It is the third tooth from the front, so quite front of the mouth.. £280 on the NHS or £500 private. The dentist said that I should go private crown for 2 reasons. The first is they shave down less of the tooth for the private option, and the second is that the NHS crown…
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Dentist put up private plan on 2nd month into 12 month contract, can I do anything about it?
I signed up for a private plan because I can't get nhs anywhere close. I signed up for £25.75 a month, made an appointment for 3 weeks time... they cancelled a few times so I didnt get my 1st appointment until the day the 2nd payment came out, which was irritating enough! but I also get a letter today telling me that my…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 2021
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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Blood Test Bottle Shortage. What's The Latest In Your Area / At Your GP / In Your Paper.?
A friend's GP this week said she needed a full blood test but there's no bottles for several weeks, early mid to late Nov. T'e internet says 9 million have been delivered 1st week of Sept. Defo Sept. Where have they all gone 😕 What's the latest news, do you know the latest blood bottle situation at your GP, in your area,…
