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Reglaze glass at Specsavers
Has anyone had their glass reglazed at Specsavers? Have appointment for an eyetest tomorrow and know my sight has changed. Every year they tell me I need new glasses, I've got so many old pairs, it's such a waste and expensive. So I want to be ready for when they try to sell me a new pair.
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Disposable Face Masks.......opinions please.
Need to buy disposable face masks to distribute at work if someone turns up without. Have been paying £25 for 50 but noticed Home Bargains has box of 50 3ply disposales on their website for £7.99. Wondering if anyone on here has used them, and are they ok........price sounds too good to be true. (I know disposales are not…
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Private dental insurance DPAS during Covid 19
I have continued to pay for my dental cover throughout the epidemic. My dentist says it will be at least January before he will re open. By then I will have paid more than £400. For dental care I cannot access. The company have forwarded monies to the dental practice already. Am I entitled to a refund.
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Denplan Dentist Advice please
I wonder if anyone can advise if they have received any refund or suspension of premiums from Denplan during this current time. My husband and I have been paying our £52.50 a month premium and have recently had our dental check ups cancelled for the second time. Our dentist is blaming the fact that he can’t get PPE…
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Razors for Women (Teens)
Random present I know, but my daughter has been using my Gillette Fusion 5 razor (only the stem, she uses her own blade!), but I figured I might as well get her one for herself. I've always used the mens' one just because I thought it was cheaper, but are they any good women's ones out there that I can get her for a…
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Alternative to dry clean only
First time buying suit & pants and didn't check labels. It's from Next and made from 60% Polyester, 30% Wool and 10% Viscose. Says 'Professional Dry Clean Only' but can I machine wash it or handwash it?
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Pillow for back pain due to spinal degeneration.
I've been struggling with my back for as long as I can remember. I used to do massages, went to dance classes, did exercises, but still, this pain keeps coming back. Recently I discovered I'm pregnant and I know some U-shaped maternity pillows can reduce back pain. Now I'm using a wedge shaped-pillow for comfortable…
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GP Services Seem Almost Nonexistent
This is a bit of a rant rather than asking for advice. I have seen on the news that GP's are doing appts via telephone and its all going swimmingly. They can answer more calls in a day than see patients and everything is going fine without the majority of patients needing to make a personal visit. Six weeks ago, my GSD…
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Lloyds Pharmacy Delivery Charges - ECHO service unsuitable for Blister Packs - Alternative solution
** ADMIN - If this post has a more suitable or additional forums that would benefit please amend accordingly ** Lloyds Pharmacy are now starting to charge for their Pharmacy delivery service, and asking everyone to move over to their ECHO online service. The only problem is if you are someone who has their prescription…
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Finger Pulse Oximeter
Any recommendations for one please?
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Leaving NHS orthodontist before end of treatment?
We are not happy with teenage child's orthodontist. I know our only other option is to go private elsewhere. If we ask the orthodontist to remove the braces can he refuse? Will we have to pay a penalty? Teen is 18 in a few months but has been told treatment has to continue for another 18 months as brace has broken number…
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Hair extensions advice on refund
I am looking for some advice, I have hair extensions and 2 weeks ago I got them re fitted for the first time. usually it’s 6-8 weeks you get them refitted however this morning I woke up and half of the extensions had fallen off, I have asked for a refund as it cost £70 to get them done again and I can not afford to travel…
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Do you have repeat Prescriptions delivered to you?
During Lockdown we've queued in the open at the GP pharmacy for our repeat prescriptions and now Winter is in sight we're looking at options to have them delivered. Do you use any of the many services on offer, and what do you think of it?
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Scale and Polish
I had a scale and polish last week for the first time in a couple of years. The hygienist was very pleased and said there was hardly any plaque and did a quick scrape and that was that. It was only later I realised that I’ve never had a polish at this dentist. Is this normal practice. The price has also increased from £65…
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shocked at cost of dental bridge
My husband had to have two teeth lower front teeth removed after an accident. His dentist quoted £2000 for a Maryland bridge prep and impression and £1300 for bridge fit. We have no idea if this is excessive or the "going rate" We can't possibly find such a large amount of money. Would he be able to have a bridge on the…
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Vitamins
Vitamins are a minefield What are the best brands please Don't want anything full of bulking agents
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Red Marks on Face
Hi Al, I noticed some red marks on my face over the last few months. The come and go but they're mainly on my forehead and nose. Is there anything that can remove them?
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Own sedation for dental work
I've to have a wisdom tooth removed as it is growing sideways. The NHS waiting list isn't even open due to covid, and I'm getting some pain, so I'm having it done privately. Thing is, it will cost an extra £180 or so to be sedated, which I can't really afford right now. I've had a wisdom tooth ripped out without sedation…
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hemochromatosis
I’ve just recently been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, I’ve got to have a liver scan to check for damage (fingers crossed I’m ok) & await the blood letting. The doctor told me to avoid cereals with added iron, that’s nearly all of them! Also read I need to avoid oysters & clams - not a problem & extra vitamin c with meals…
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Weight and booze
Hi Everyone, I've posted on this forum alot recently and sorry for not helping other's. Just don't what to advice to give when reading through. I wanted to ask if anyone has been in a similar siutation and if they had any advice. For the past 5-6 years, I've been a regualr drinker. I would have a routine of working from…
