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Dental Implants Abroad
I am looking at options for dental implants, I only have my front 8 and a back wisdom tooth on my lower jaw and want to reduce the wear on these. Long story short, I had very poor oral health up until I was 15 (now 40) and had to have several teeth removed 9 years ago. My oral health now is excellent, no signs of gum…
Another Dental work in Turkey post?
I know this has been discussed b/4. but would like to know if anyone here has visited one in turkey lately, and would like to express your opinion, please?
No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - October 2024
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…
Time to spring into summer with Slimming World.
Time for a new Slimming World thread. Feel free to join in. We are all at different stages of our journey & some are awesome target members. We are a lovely supportive wee group. Some go to group & some go it alone. As we move into spring feel free to pop in to our lovely thread. All welcome.
Hair help
Hoping someone with hair care knowledge can help me with my bird's nest hair I'm ashamed of it. I think it must be a problem with blow drying technique although I do point the nozzle in the right direction and I invested in a dyson last year. I use all products my hairdresser recommends and I even had a keritin treatment…
Earrings refund
This week I have purchased earrings from Warren James. The next day I went back as I wanted to replace them with smaller ones. They refused due to their policy which states: "in the interest of hygiene and for your protection, earrings and pierced jewellery are excluded from our exchange policy" I commented the fact that…
Hi all, at the moment we do Kefir which seperates the cream of the kefir in the Kilner jar to the to
Hello, having posted a health cheap Kefir post a few days ago, I checked back a few days later to see if anyone asked for any help and noticed the post was deleted yet there was no notification or communication from any moderator so am wondering why it was deleted and if this has happened to anyone else and no I didnt…
Private gynaeo help - follow up consult fee contest
I am wondering if I can get some advice on where I stand contesting an invoice I have been sent regarding a follow up telephone consult I had with a private gynaeocologist. After many months of frustration with NHS, I paid £240 for an initial in-person consultation that lasted approx 15 minutes at the practice. She was…
Ultrasonic cleaners for retainers, glasses etc.
I have a gum shield to help stop me clenching my jaw. I've had it 18 months and despite cleaning it after every use and regular soaks in retainer cleaner, it's looking pretty discoloured and some dark staining which I can only think has come from a filling. I keep seeing adverts for ultrasonic cleaning devices. Which they…
No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries September 2024
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 encouragement if you need them. Thanks to @London_baby for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty…
Menopause teeth
Since menopause my teeth are yellowing and gums receding plus my 2 front teeth at the front are remineralizing. Tried looking for products to help but don't know where to start or use, any recommendations please. I've been to dentist but tbh was not very helpful or caring. Just saying see Hygenist which I have been. I'm on…
Cheap glasses from UK or abroad - MSE page out of date
Hi, I want to order some spare pairs of glasses as I paid quite a bit for my current ones. I would like cheap ones and I don't want mind waiting for them and hence they can be from abroad. Previously (back in 2013 days) I used goggles4u as they seemed GVFM, but don't know who the current players in the cheap glasses are. I…
Glasses within a week - where to get them cheapest? URGENT
Hello, I need some glasses urgently for intermediate/reading. I've left the ordering a bit late and local optician (specsaves, visionxpress) told me glasses would take 7-14 days and I need them THIS WEEK at the latest. My prescription is relatively simple and I need them for computer use so would be:- Sph Cyl Axis R 3.00…
Laser eye surgery - advice
Hi All, My eye sight is just starting to mean I need to wear glasses regularly, and with my job, this means I'll need several pairs - 'occupational' and just for distance at least. This will be a pain and expensive, so I thought I should look into laser eye surgery as an alternative, or at least as a way of minimising the…
private healthcare insurance and pre existing conditions
Hello, Firstly apologies if this is in the wrong thread. I am looking to get private health insurance for a pre existing condition I have that is currently ongoing. I`ve been having a issue with my ear for at least ten years now. Been doctors multiple times all they did was syringe and ear drops and nothing has worked.…
NHS dentist treatment charges
Can someone please let me know if my dentist is trying to take advantage…because I believe they are. It’s a new operator after my previous dentist closed down. I was contacted and invited to a NHS check up today, for which I paid £26.80 for. This included x-rays. I was informed I’d need a gum disease treatment going…
Dentistry Abroad
You hear a lot about people going abroad for dentistry, but I've noticed it's nearly always for cosmetic or preventative work they're choosing to have done, rather than for normal check-ups and subsequent treatment. Has anyone gone abroad for normal dental health treatment i.e. check-ups, fillings etc, or is this just not…
Any Glasgow or Central Scotland (affordable) recommendations for dental implants?
Looking for advice on affordable dental implants and whether dentures should be ruled out. My old crown with post in upper left 2 (one from the front) got a little loose a couple of years back and cracked the doughnut (remaining tooth bed), so I had to have it extracted. I tried a denture for a year but found it…
Are you planning on buying a Beauty Advent Calendar this year
Do you think beauty advent calendars are value for money and worth it, or are they overpriced fancy boxes full of samples?
Varifocals - Asda vs Specsavers field of vision comparison
Hi all, I've been wearing Varifocals for 10 years or more - clear glasses with thin lenses plus sunglasses with thicker lenses. Specsavers quoted me about £540 for replacement pairs last week. They can't determine the type of varifocals I bought from another branch but I'm pretty sure they were the Elite - not sure who…

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.

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