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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…
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Pre diabetic cereals
Am recommended to eat low carb, but the labelling is confusing. I hav dropped kellogs due to high sugar, are shreddies shredded wheat and alpen ok?
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Cheap places to buy Allevia / Fexafenadine
I've only seen it sold as Allevia and never just under the brand name. It's the only thing that helps my hayfever but it's not cheap! I usually buy it in Boots. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy it?
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TMD mouthguard
My wife has Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) Temporomandibular disorder - NHS Has anyone used a mouthguard to help with this and if it helped where did you get it from?
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Spec savers and varifocals
I’ve had varifocals for 4 years had a new test 2 years ago and had another pair of varifocals spend £475 but didnt get on with them blurry and had to lift the glasses up to read after going back and fore for a while said nothing they could do as 100 days had passed. Fast forward 2 years decide to have another go with them…
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GP failed to action promised referral
I have an ongoing health problem and my GP tried and failed to fix it. So they said they would refer me to a hospital consultant. Two months later, I discovered that the GP hadn't actually made the referral! I complained and mentioned that if they couldn't get me an appointment within 18 weeks of the original promise, I…
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Tax relief on tooth implants
Hi all, I have just spent circa £16000 on some tooth implants and wondered if there was anyway of getting any tax relief on that? I have some pensions which I pay Income Tax on after my tax free allowance is reached each year and am an OAP. Any help would be appreciated.
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NHS prescription charges effectively doubled
Does anyone else’s surgery now only issue 1 months worth of medication rather than 2. We were told it was a national thing which would effectively have doubled the price of regular medicines
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Pulse app on Samsung
Tried to update my pulse app on phone and ended up with a virus that took ages to get rid of. So, looking for a new one, one where you measure pulse on fingertip on phone camera lens.........any ideas please? Tia
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Saucepans without teflon
Can anyone suggest saucepans without teflon and similar chemicals which are i) not ultra expensive ii) not a pain to clean iii not very heavy (If any thinks that telfon is not a problem it is not up for debate - I have already lost this and you can't help me win it)
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NHS dental charges
Hi everyone. Quick question about nhs dental charges. I’ve had to go back to my dentist after a filling for a root canal on the same tooth. This is all within a 2 month period. I’ve had to see a different dentist as unfortunately the one who did my filling has left. They have said I need to pay again as I’ve seen someone…
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Piano stool with a backrest
I like playing piano but it is so uncomfortable Can anyone suggest a stool with a back rest that doesn't break the bank I only found this Liquid Stands Piano Bench Adjustable Stool – Music Keyboard Bench with Backrest Seat for Piano Keyboard Stand with Black Padded Cushion for Musicians Piano Stool Chair : Amazon.co.uk:…
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Dental Insurance
There seems to be no place on MSE for this matter - the last thread I can find on 'health and beauty' relating to it petered out in 2021. OH and I belong to a dental practice which has a 'payment plan'. This offers for a fee a number of perks. Basically your check ups are 'free' and you get 10% off the cost of private…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in Feb 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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NHS dental charges….
So I’m quite confused! I’ve now been advised I need three filling repairs, obviously band 2 treatment, but was also told I have gum disease and need to see a ‘therapist!’ (Their words, not mine. Assume they mean hygienist. ) For a gum clean. I was always of the understanding that if a clean was deemed clinically necessary…
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Liposuction
Thinking of Liposuction on my stomach to help reduce the size of it thus my degenerative back pain, I've normally exercised in the past but can't now due to pain, I can barely walk more than 30 mins. Has anyone an idea of the average cost? Tia
