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Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments? Not through insurance, paid up front.
Hi Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments in the UK? Not through insurance, paid up front. Thanks
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what kind of epilators do you use?
hello lovelies! :) Please tell me what kind of epilators do you use? I mean the brand. I have the simplest phillips (disk type) without additional attachments and I was very pleased! but everything comes to an end. then I bought a tweezer Roventa - it's just awful - it takes longer because it lets the hairs through and…
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Specsavers refused me an eye test because I said I wouldn't be buying new glasses on the day ...
I'd be really interested if anybody else has had this experience ... Here's the story: I'm overdue an eye test (covid got in the way) - I managed to book a test online with Specsavers for a month in advance (I've been a loyal customer for many years). They called me the evening before to to a pre-check and do the form…
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Mild Conjunctivitis in my eyes
I work in the outdoors a lot and because of dust, rain and the rest of the elements my eyes get irritated a lot and it is really depressing. Can anyone recommend some all weather glasses that will give me some protection?
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Cost of wisdom tooth extraction - private
Hi everyone. I have a private dental plan through work. I pay £25 from my net income and there is a list of benefits per treatment. It doesn't cover everything, but comes close. For example, a visit to the hygeinist costs £62, I can claim £60 back. A check up with the dentist is £37, I can claim £30 back. The dentist has…
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Reworking a root canal
About 15 years ago I had root canal work on a lower jaw molar tooth, with the nerves removed, filler inserted, and a gold crown on top. Today I had xrays done and the dentist said there was a light area just below the crown, and just below the end of the tooth. I saw the xrays, and confirm what was said. He said this…
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Swollen finger joint protector
The top joint on my middle finger right hand has become very swollen with arthritis. It's generally not too painful but as I'm right handed i find that everyday activities such as using a pen or cutlery rub against it causing soreness. Ive been trying to protect the area with plasters but they invariably come off the first…
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Ghd repairs..?
I have some Ghd straighteners that are in need of some TLC. The cable is worn at both ends plus there may be an issue with the thermostat or similar. I don't have the money to buy new ones and even if I did I'd be reluctant to add to landfill. In the past I would have considered fixing them myself, but due to ill health…
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Getting Treatment Abroad & NHS Funding
HI, Hopefully someone on here can give me some direction on this. My mum needs a hip replacement but has been told that its going to take up to 12 months maybe longer. The world is under pressure I get it and its a different ball game now. However I have also read in a few places that we could get her treatment done abroad…
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Why Are Most Boxer Shorts So Uncomfortable!!
Help me out here please if you can. So I usually buy quite nice branded underwear which claims to do all of this and all of that but they are so uncomfortable. I can be sitting there doing absolutely nothing and they would ride up and up like they are being eaten. Does anyone know of any good, comfortable fitting boxers?…
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Varifocal rip off?
Having collected my new pair of varifocal glasses what assurance do I have that they have the high quality lenses I ordered? The field of view is nowhere near as good as my previous cheap online purchase. There are no markings on the glass to confirm that they are actually the Elite lenses I ordered. How can I claim a…
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On-Line Allergy test
Has anyone bought bought a intolerance test on line did they work?Any recommendations?I have been diagnosed Coeliac but even cutting out the gluten and following the guidelines strictly I still have “bad days” With what’s going on in the world it’s impossible to get referral from your Dr to see a specialist so was…
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Glasses direct
Hi all I am needing some varifocual I havent worn them before. I was quoted 120 quid just for the lenses at specsavers as they said i should go for their elite range. I've ordered a home trial via glasses direct and like two pairs. Now the main pair I could get the lowest range on the varifocual and only pay 61 quid with…
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Decent non-flaky eye shadow?
Anyone recommend anything please? I’m fed up spending money (MAC, YSL, Green People) on trying to find one that doesn’t end up on my cheek when applying it!
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Does anyone take this and if so what for? Ive heard its very good for us
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Hair Transplant Advice
Hi I am 39 and I my hair has been thinning for some time. It has been more and more noticeable and I am keen to go down the hair transplant route. I wanted to know if anyone has had the FUE hair transplant procedure in the UK and can recommended some clinics. I have been researching various clinics but dont actually know…
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Dentists in lockdown - temps ?
Long story but basically I'm having an ongoing painful issue which has led me to visit my NHS dentist 3 times now since lockdown started. Each time, I have been seen by a different very young temp (locum?) dentist.. I'm sure fully qualified but not long out of college I assume. Now after this 3rd one, I'm still having…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries September 2020
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 er, me, sstevo19 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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Chiropractor Advice
I've recently seen a chiropractor for several issues that I've suffered with for many years, I've seen various specialists on the NHS but never gotten to the bottom of my pain so somebody suggested a chiropractor. I found the two initial sessions and report very interesting, it made a great deal of sense but I didn't like…
