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Diabetic Eye Screening
Hi, Does anyone know if following the nhs diabetic eye screening (it being my first and I’m unsure if I should cancel and opt for the wait list) impacts the rest of your day, I see they say the eye drops used will blur vision for up to 4 hours and not to drive, I’m just wondering if I would still make it to night college -…
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UK Clarins Double Serum 50ml - Genuine?
I've noticed this product is really cheap on eBay, a lot cheaper than the high street. If you could search for this product on eBay please because the system is not allowing me to post links directly. They're around £23 but £78 on the hight street! They're shipped within the UK but can see the owners are from China. I've…
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NHS "e-Referral Service" (previously "Choose and Book") premium rate 0845 number - how to avoid.
As a result of the Directions to NHS Bodies issued by the Department of Health in December 2009 banning the usage of premium rate numbers starting 084, 087 or 09 within the NHS, the telephone number for the Choose and Book service changed from 0845 608 8888 to 0345 608 8888 in mid-2010. In 2015 the service was renamed to…
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Dentist advice needed
Background: fell off my bike when I was a kid and smashed my two front teeth (with no replacements for Christmas). Had root canals done and left them alone after that until my 30s when I decided I should probably stop going around smiling at people with ugly broken teeth so got them crowned at about £600 each. Today (5…
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How to give up my e cigarette
I’ve been vaping for about 5 years. I vape a low strength- 3mg. As I work from home, I literally find it’s hanging out of my mouth most of the day. I’ve tried everything to give it up eg trying to only vape at certain times of the day but it just doesn’t work. As soon as work is stressing me it’s back in my hand. I’ve…
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Alternatives to Pharmacy2U?
Are there any rivals to Pharmacy2U? I can't use my local pharmacies and so far Pharmacy2U have kept letting me down. My cousin swears by Pharmacy2U so I switched to them in September. I've had my repeat prescription delivered for fourteen years; I'm no longer housebound but it's still a big deal getting into town. Lately…
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1/2 price offer Liz Earle Cleanse & Nourish Skin Saviours Kit - Exclusive to Boots
Liz Earle Cleanse & Nourish Skin Saviours Kit - Exclusive to Boots £35 rather than £70 NB Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 200ml is normally around £27/£28 Product details "Liz Earle Cleanse & Nourish Skin Saviours Kit Set includes full sized products. For skin that feels incredibly clean, but always comfortably…
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Umbilical hernia op + recovery
I will be having a hernia op mid-Jan and was hoping for some stories... I have an umbilical hernia, but it is high up, a good 2" above my belly button. The talk is that they'll use a mesh to fix everything back in its proper place. Under general anaesthetic. In trying to read up about post-op recovery, I can find very…
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Dental bridge not staying in place. What are my rights?
I paid £1200 for a Maryland bridge to replace a canine. It fell out after a few days, was filed down and refitted, then it fell out, then refitted etc. The longest it has lasted is a week Having had a bit of a Google, a lot of people seem to think using this type of bridge in this type of situation is doomed to failure.…
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How to ask dentist for a copy of Xrays?
Long story short, have a compromised amalgam filling that needs to be taken out. My usual dentist has completely disregarded my concerns regarding mercury and said they don't do safe amalgam removal, eg with rubber dam, oxygen mask etc, they just "drill it out" :open_mouth: So I found clinic that do and they say they'd…
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Query opticans
My eye tests are free of charge and I am not happy with treatment suggested - this was in last 2 months - was told I must return to the optican if I had any concerns, at the moment my eyes look bruised like I have ben punched in eye socket and struggling with pain and discomfort. They have really become much worse in last…
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Beneden health insurance
Has anyone tried Beneden health insurance? I cannot work out the difference. Any experiences appreciated.
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Does your GP know whether or not you have collected a prescription?
Just wondered if it is flagged up anywhere on your medical record if you don't actually go and get a prescription from the chemist.
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How easy is it to replace a very old crown?
Hi there. The crown's over 20 years old, and it's on one of the top teeth. There's a gap which has formed due it's movement over those years. I'm not happy with the cosmetic look, so would it be just simply replacing the crown to it's original position, which would close that gap? Thanks.
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NHS veneers vs Private veneers
Looking for a bit of dentistry advice. I've been offered both private and NHS veneers for my 2 front teeth. NHS cost= £200. Private cost = £600. My question is, is it worth the extra cost to go private? Any advice would be hugely appreciated.
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Dental filling after check up
I had a check up last week at the dentist, they took x-rays and said they'd call if I needed any further work done. Previously they would review x-rays there and then and carry out any fillings. Now that I have to go back 1 month later am I going to have to pay band 2 fee on top of band 1 that I paid last week? Thank you
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Dental Charges Advice please
Hi, just wanted some advice on dental charges please. I had to go to Dentist today (26th Feb) as my filling fell out on the weekend so he replaced it for me and I was charged £62.10. I have a check up appointment due on 30th April which I will have to pay £22.70 (maybe more if the prices increase!) My question is if I can…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 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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Receeding gum nhs dental care (pregnant)
Im 27 weeks pregnant & saw a dentist 2-3 weeks ago. I have just noticed a hole in back 2 teeth. Having got pics i can see the gum has dissapeared between the 2! I only noticed a air hole gap 2/3 days ago.. dentist never mentioned gum disease at checkup. If i make an appointment to see him again about this will they charge…
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Wisdom teeth too impacted for local anaethetic :/
Hi everyone, I had oral surgery today on my top two wisdom teeth and they were successfully extracted. The surgeon refused to do my lower ones, though, because he said he has to cut into the bone and it will be too uncomfortable and painful to withstand awake :o so, I've been referred to the hospital to have both removed…
