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Health Insurance
Hi there I have power of attorney for my ex husband. He has has private health insurance since 2013 and one of the policy stipulations is that treatment of a medical condition which he had before date the insurance started is not covered. I know he had a degenerative neurological condition diagnosed several years prior to…
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Bags removals cost, could it be done on the NHS
I have quite large bags under my eyes just like my dads its a trait in his family. I have worked long hours years ago 16 hours shifts for days on end 12 days on and a few off and 12 hour days and I do enjoy a bottle of wine or two. My husband says its the drink. Anyway, I wear fake eyesight glasses when out and sun glasses…
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£6 specs
How can they do spectacles with add-ons for £6? Where are they made? Are they using sweat shop labour? I need new glasses and want to cut costs, but not if it is morally questionable.
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SDI Poladay teeth whitening
Hello hello to all. Poladay teeth whitening gel is much cheaper online than direct from dentists. My dentist has instructed me to not trust any online sellers! But has anyone found a reputable seller other than their dentist?
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Changing dentist to maintain implants?
Does anyone know if it’s possible to change dentists to maintain implants? I’ve got an All on Four implant retained bridge with which I’ve had so many niggling problems. My dentist seems oblivious to the fact that I seem to be there every couple of months with a new problem, fillings falling out, teeth breaking after a…
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2nd root canal or pull the tooth...
15 years ago I had a root canal and a crown on my tooth, second to the back at the top of my mouth. Recently it got a bit infecty so they x-rayed it and said basically it's going to need treating, either on the NHS where they will just pull it out, or referral to a private specialist (£60) who may be able to do a 2nd root…
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Identification of AcuVue contact lenses
Can anyone assist me in identifying if these contact lenses below are daily disposable or 2 weekly disposable lenses? I cant see that listed anywhere on the pack. Thanks
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Great 'cheap smell-a-like perfumes' Hunt
Update Dec 2014: We've updated our Cheap Perfumes guide, which links through to this Great Hunt. Take a look and let us know what you think :) Great 'cheap smell-a-like perfumes hunt' Hunt Check out the list below of dirt-cheap dead ringers for posh perfumes sniffed out by MoneySavers, and add your own by hitting reply.…
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What are wards like after surgery?
I know this may differ from each hospital during covid era. I am due to have an operation and was wondering if wards for those recovering from surgery are any different to pre coronavirus times? I've been told I will go to a 'clean ward'. Is this any 'cleaner' than before covid era? I was thinking of having a private room…
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DIY Gents Hair Cuts / (and ladies too)
Just wanted to see where other people are with this... (realise its health and beauty but couldn't see anywhere else appropriate to post) We've now bought clippers / all the extras (gown / brush for sweeping hair and a range of other stuff) and my wife has watched numerous youtube vids And she has now cut my hair half a…
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Anyone used feelgoodcontacts.com?
Hi All Just wanted to ask fellow contact lenses wearers what websites they use for contacts? I use Costco normally but as things are still locked down I need to purchase them online, the site feelgoodcontacts.com has good prices but just want to make sure I get genuine lenses, or if there are any better supplies happy to…
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Does anyone else wonder about the pesticides and stuff in vegetables or is it just me?
Am not sure where to post this so apologies. A few months ago I decided to take the step to veganism more for health reasons than anything really. As part of this journey I now have an allotment to grow some of the veg I eat and I had never really given a thought before it was mentioned to me concerning the number of…
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Dolly's Getting to Goal Weight and Staying There Diary
So I've always been a person who has struggled with my weight. A yo-yo dieter you would call me who has tried every plan and nothing has ever worked - my fault cos I just wasn't really in the 'zone' as they say and was kidding myself on if I'm being honest. I started Exante which is a meal replacement plan which I know a…
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medication for chronic pain being withheld
Hello :-) Have been advised to post message in this section. Originally posted at https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/78151397. Not sure if posting full message would be flagged as duplicate, so have added link instead.
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Part-dentures feel a bit weird
Hi all I've got a set of part-dentures on the bottom right of my mouth. The only thing, the plastic bit that covers the gums (the inside gum), it just doesn't feel right. It's as if a huge part is sticking out everytime the tongue goes to that side of the mouth. I'm not sure if I'll ever get used to that. Has anyone else…
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Blood pressure monitor recommendation.
Hi there. My GP has suggested that I purchase a blood pressure monitor. Can anyone recommend any particular one, please, or perhaps offer any general advice. As usual, there seem to be loads on the market. Thanks very much.
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Are Pedometers any good for weight loss?
I enjoy walking each day for exercise but I've never used a step counter, does keeping your steps to a certain level each aid weight loss, i hear a lot about 10,000 steps being some kind of benchmark. Anyone lost weight using one of these gadgets or is it just another fad. I saw an article on the Guardian Newspaper website…
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Broken bridge - how much to repair/replace?
A question for Toothsmith, even a rough guess would be great and let me get the financial wheels rolling. As always, these things happen at the weekend, I will be calling my dentist tomorrow to forewarn her, I already have an appointment on 1 April about something else. I am not even sure if she does this kind of work.…
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Dental check ok and filling came out required two weeks later
I had a dental check up and hygienist appt costing me more than £90 on the NHS. They both reported excellent teeth and good oral hygiene. Two weeks later whilst using electric brush to clean my teeth. I noticed a small what looked like a chipped tooth came out leaving a big hole in tooth. Getting an appt to the dentist was…
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where online to order prescription glasses?
hi there, i am asking on behalf of somebody else but hoping someone here can help and/or point in the right direction. specsavers are quoting a ridiculous price for glasses / lens due to change in prescription number. we have seen online there are many companies you can submit your prescription details, and the costs are…
