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Lifetime Aftercare
I had natural lens replacement surgery carried out by Optical Express. The procedure was botched. Covered up and not discussed. I lost my sight and was left in constant pain for almost 6 years until the NHS stepped in to fix the damage. Has anyone else been left crippled by Optical Express and then had lifetime aftercare…
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Ocean Free online?
Hi, All looking to buy a bulk purchase of hand sanitiser. As anyone ever used oceanfree.com? Any thoughts please? Thank you.
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GP Referrals/specialist hosp appointments and moving out of area
Good afternoon, I am currently awaiting a specialist referral (appointment is coming up in two months) - but it appears i will have moved out of the area, about 100 miles away - by the time the appointment comes up What is the process here, do i need to go to a new GP in new area and ask them to re-refer me in their area?…
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Any single-dose Covid vaccines available in the UK?
Covid is a disaster but it becomes twice as bad when bureaucrats join the party. For some family reasons I need to travel quite frequently and unlikely to be able stay in the UK waiting for a second dose. Is there any single-dose vaccine or the one with fewer weeks between doses which gets me the right paperwork to be able…
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NHS PPC Panic
In 2017 I was hit with a fine after ticking the box for exception of paying for prescriptions on the basis of having a PPC, when it had actually lapsed just days days before. I used to pay quarterly for a 3 monthly one, I usually knew the exact dates etc of when to renew, but clearly made a mistake and should have renewed…
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Old crown hurting gums
Hi all. Got a pretty old crown from a few years ago. It's on top of one of the front teeth. Gap of 4mm has also formed over time, and the gums are beginning to hurt. I remember going to the dentist a year or two ago and he said as long as the crown is doing what it's supposed to do (i.e no issues with biting), then there's…
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Dental mouth guard - cleaning costs
I clench my teeth at night so my dentist made me a mouth guard. I don’t grind my teeth so this guard has never worn out and it’s now many years old and becoming discoloured. My dentist advised me to clean it with normal toothpaste and brush but that obviously isn’t much good because it’s gone yellow. I started using…
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Do I go back to a different optician?
A year ago I had some laser eye surgery for a minor tear in the retina. Afterwards, I bought a pair of cheap glasses for reading to avoid eye strain in case it might be a factor. About a month ago I attended the eye clinic at the hospital for a final check. They use droplets to widen the iris to examine the eye carefully.…
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Wigs
I am a woman of a certain age who has very thin hair. After my disastrous purchase from China (unknowingly at the time), I would like to buy one from the UK. I cannot afford a real hair wig and also I don't want one as you have to treat it as you would your own hair. Therefore, would like a good quality synthetic. Has…
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emergency NHS Dentist?
Family member has severe toothache for a few days now, getting worse. Taking as many painkillers as allowed but on other meds so has to be careful. He does not have a dentist so called 111 for an emergency referral. They sent him to a dentist who charged £23 to have a quick look, announce the tooth was fractured and she…
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medical negligence lawyers ?
Hi ( please move post if its in wrong section ) Anyone had any dealings with medical negligence lawyers ? Any recommended / ones to avoid ? Its NHS related if that makes any difference. Ta
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries August 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 sstevo 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…
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Hairdresser mucked up bleached hair
Hello everyone, I need some advice please. I went to a supposed excellent salon near where I live.I have bleached hair and needed my roots done.A Director/Educator did my hair colour and I expected for £170 ( this was colour alone) my hair would look excellent.Instead,I’ve been left with what looks like ginger banding and…
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What are my rights in the case of dentist's mistake?
In a visit to my NHS, I asked the dentist to check a perfectly fine tooth if there is pressure on its side (the filing had become deep). Without anaesthetics, he dug a hole in it to bring the level of filling higher. Then, I could not eat anything with that side because of deep pain. I waited for 2-3 weeks to make sure it…
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Bad crown by my dentist
Hi, sorry if I shouldn't post this here. I had a crown put in my mouth 3 years ago in a different country and couple month's ago my crown fell out and I went to an UK dentist to put it back. But when he did that he put it wrong, cause doesn't feel right in my mouth and he polized more of the crown till the metal plate and…
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WOWCHER DENTAL IMPLANTS......ARE THEY A TRUE BARGAIN ?
I have had a few implants now so I am familiar with the procedure......nerve damage, not enough bone and sinus lift are the main complications, pleased to say I have not had any of these issues. I have broken yet another tooth next to an implant, pretty sure it should be straight forward like the others. I think I have…
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Under 26s can now get free NHS dental treatment in Scotland
Anyone aged 25 and under who is registered with a Scottish dental practice can now get free NHS treatment. The change takes force immediately and patients aren’t required to opt-in. Those who started a course of NHS treatment before their 26th birthday can also now get this for free. Read the full story here: 'Under 26s…
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Prime Health Zone selling CBD Gummies
Yesterday I made the stupid mistake of placing an order for CBD Gummies from Prime Health Zone, the advert on Facebook was linked to JK Rowling. The ad was very misleading as I thought I was buying 1 bottle for £39.60 but once I had given my card details I realised I had been charged £198 for 5 bottles. I immediately tried…
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Anyone use the boots local delivery?
Does anyone use this service? Is it any good?
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CBD Oil - recommendations?
Hi, so I'm going through a patch of anxiety and general poor sleeping. I've tried various things however I've yet to try CBD oil. I know its unregulated and there are thousands of products on Amazon. I'm hesitant to buy anything straightaway off it as the reviews can be suspicious (paid reviews, reviews after trying only…
