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Hi there, please could anyone advise me. I am in the process of complaining about the negligence my Mother had to go through before she passed away in 2018. Her GP failed to do an urgent home visit to assess her in order to complete a ‘Do not attempt resuscitation’ order, despite my pleas to him, and instead came out to…

Booked an eye test at ss, they offered me an oct scan which is not covered by the nhs test, extra £20, is this just a gimmick? Why does the nhs fee not cover it?

Hi all, Got a bit of a weird one really to see what people think/advise. In February/early March I had my dental checkup and needed a number of fillings replacing and other bits, it was scheduled into 3 appointments - below. It’s a NHS dentist. Paid my initial band 1 1) Something was done during my checkup as they had time…

Totally appalled with LF. Had a sub box, monthly beauty box, had it for 12 months. Cancelled it as the postman won’t leave the parcels and it’s a trek to the post office every month. Set up a new sub with the box to be delivered to my parents address. LF have sent me 3 boxes now and charged me 3 times. Apparently new sub…

My wife has severe pain in her knees which has become progressively worse. She was due cortisone injections long before lockdown but still can not get them from our local NHS providers. Some providers (mainly private) are providing this service whilst ours say they have no plans to re-open soon. I seem to recall that after…

hi, so ive had my eyelashes done semi permanent ones and I love them but they're abit stingy which is making me wonder if im allergic. Just normally they're OK i don't feel anything its only when theyre wet. I only had them done yesterday so I avoided getting them wet but today I cried and my eyes burned like hell. Also…

I thought it might be worth starting a thread to collate any offers and deals for hand sanitiser here. We're in an era where we all have to get used to washing our hands and for those amongst us with responsibilities for others we also need to provide a safe working/living environment for all. Let's face it, having a…

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 pinkfluffybabe 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…

I managed to crush a two week old pair of prescription glasses last year. I really need to get them sorted as they cost far too much to just ignore! Has anyone here used any of the online repairers? Any recommendations? Thanks

was wondering if anyone knows what the grounds are for getting dental veneers redone or refunded? I had 8 top veneers which were too big for my mouth and too thick. I returned to my dentist today to explain my concerns and he was like yep we’ll just take some of the length of and thin them out which he did but now I’ve…

Hey all, I need to have an eye test, and it is most certainly will need new specs. My last test was 18 months back. I have used Specsavers in the past, but to be honest, although they are a big chain, I felt like I was being herded like cattle. I am considering Asda Options and Boots Opticians, any good? any good deals?…

Have cracked a tooth, have not seen a dentist since I moved to a new area. Managed to get an appointment with a dentist as a new patient and saw him Monday. He explained I need another appointment but because of Covid regulations they neeed to book an extended slot. (As it happens had heard about this on the news, extended…

I am due to go in for Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression + AC Joint Excision at the end of August. I know there is one old post on the forum (back from 2014) but I was just wondering if anyone else has had this surgery and if they can provide any insight into the operation, discomfort and recovery period.

I am looking at getting dental implants, I live in Scotland and the prices are prohibitive, my dentist has referred me to Edinburgh Dental Specialists and I could be looking at £14,000 for 4 x implants and 2 x bridges. I have found a place in Milton Keynes which offers similar prices to travelling abroad - DaVinci Dental…

I messaged my hairdresser who told me my regular service would now be £55 instead of £40, as she’s put her prices up. I find a nearly 40 % increase a lot, it smacks of profiteering off the back of covid & how desperate everyone is to book in. The basic materials haven’t risen. I know there was a long period of no income,…

Sorry if I sound thick. Booked in to get my hair cut for tomorrow. They said it would be a wet cut as no dry cuts allowed. Why is this? What’s the difference? Do I need to wash my hair before going or will they be doing that? 

I am hoping to try and colour my wife's hair using the Hair Foils technique. I've done it using the cap over the lockdown, which has been successful on the whole. My question is regarding the development time. When using the cap the colour can be applied very quickly and at the same time as all the hair is there ready.…

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!

I went to see my dentist last week as I was suffering from tooth pain and it turns out I have an infection in a tooth for which I previously received root canal treatment (many years ago). I was advised to see a specialist endodontist at the practice, which I did (£53 private appointment). The specialist has advised…

For some years I have had my regular monthly perscription ordered from my GP by Tesco Pharmacy. I then collect from them after receiving a text message. This month I didn't receive a text message but I knew my medication should be ready, so I asked husband to collect when he went there. He was told that I couldn't order…