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Cheap places to buy Allevia / Fexafenadine
I've only seen it sold as Allevia and never just under the brand name. It's the only thing that helps my hayfever but it's not cheap! I usually buy it in Boots. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy it?
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TMD mouthguard
My wife has Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) Temporomandibular disorder - NHS Has anyone used a mouthguard to help with this and if it helped where did you get it from?
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Spec savers and varifocals
I’ve had varifocals for 4 years had a new test 2 years ago and had another pair of varifocals spend £475 but didnt get on with them blurry and had to lift the glasses up to read after going back and fore for a while said nothing they could do as 100 days had passed. Fast forward 2 years decide to have another go with them…
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GP failed to action promised referral
I have an ongoing health problem and my GP tried and failed to fix it. So they said they would refer me to a hospital consultant. Two months later, I discovered that the GP hadn't actually made the referral! I complained and mentioned that if they couldn't get me an appointment within 18 weeks of the original promise, I…
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Tax relief on tooth implants
Hi all, I have just spent circa £16000 on some tooth implants and wondered if there was anyway of getting any tax relief on that? I have some pensions which I pay Income Tax on after my tax free allowance is reached each year and am an OAP. Any help would be appreciated.
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NHS prescription charges effectively doubled
Does anyone else’s surgery now only issue 1 months worth of medication rather than 2. We were told it was a national thing which would effectively have doubled the price of regular medicines
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Pulse app on Samsung
Tried to update my pulse app on phone and ended up with a virus that took ages to get rid of. So, looking for a new one, one where you measure pulse on fingertip on phone camera lens.........any ideas please? Tia
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Saucepans without teflon
Can anyone suggest saucepans without teflon and similar chemicals which are i) not ultra expensive ii) not a pain to clean iii not very heavy (If any thinks that telfon is not a problem it is not up for debate - I have already lost this and you can't help me win it)
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NHS dental charges
Hi everyone. Quick question about nhs dental charges. I’ve had to go back to my dentist after a filling for a root canal on the same tooth. This is all within a 2 month period. I’ve had to see a different dentist as unfortunately the one who did my filling has left. They have said I need to pay again as I’ve seen someone…
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Piano stool with a backrest
I like playing piano but it is so uncomfortable Can anyone suggest a stool with a back rest that doesn't break the bank I only found this Liquid Stands Piano Bench Adjustable Stool – Music Keyboard Bench with Backrest Seat for Piano Keyboard Stand with Black Padded Cushion for Musicians Piano Stool Chair : Amazon.co.uk:…
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Dental Insurance
There seems to be no place on MSE for this matter - the last thread I can find on 'health and beauty' relating to it petered out in 2021. OH and I belong to a dental practice which has a 'payment plan'. This offers for a fee a number of perks. Basically your check ups are 'free' and you get 10% off the cost of private…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in Feb 2025
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…
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NHS dental charges….
So I’m quite confused! I’ve now been advised I need three filling repairs, obviously band 2 treatment, but was also told I have gum disease and need to see a ‘therapist!’ (Their words, not mine. Assume they mean hygienist. ) For a gum clean. I was always of the understanding that if a clean was deemed clinically necessary…
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Liposuction
Thinking of Liposuction on my stomach to help reduce the size of it thus my degenerative back pain, I've normally exercised in the past but can't now due to pain, I can barely walk more than 30 mins. Has anyone an idea of the average cost? Tia
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Dentist
My husband can't get in to a nhs dentist but he's paid private as he had an absses under his tooth they said it has to be a route canal because the route of the tooth is that bit it's not safe to remove it an said it cost 985.00 this is ridiculous we can't afford that how can he get it done since all our dentist in 5 mile…
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NHS Prescription Fine
I have just received a PCN letter informing me that myself or a representative claimed a free NHS prescriptions for antibiotics in October 2024. They state the submitted claim said I was named on a valid prescription prepayment certificate which they haven’t been able to confirm. My wife set up a prescription prepayment…
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Help! Bleached hair won’t hold new salon colour and it’s costing me a fortune! Can I box dye?
Up until recently I had a half head of bleached highlights, with the lightest Redken permanent colour as my main hair colour. Before Christmas I asked my stylist to dye it a dark purpley red colour. She said because it was bleached she didn’t need a permanent dye on it as my natural hair colour was already stripped out, so…
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Hearing Aids, Oticon, and Television
I bought a pair of Oticon hearing aids a while back, and although they help with the television a bit, the improvement isn't as significant as I'd hoped. I've considered purchasing one of Oticon's TV adapters, but after spending around £4000 on the hearing aids, I'm reluctant to spend an additional £300. The purpose of…
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double vision no help from opticians
I have just been to Vision Express and had an eye test, but they said they couldn't make the lenses because my prescription is too complex. They advised me to try Specsavers or go to the hospital. I struggle to see and have autism, hate making appointments. I don't know how to get my glasses; my prescription is:(* Sphere:…
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When is a crown necessary on NHS
Hi, in the past month or two I’ve had two chunks of tooth fall off two different teeth. I know they both have very large fillings. (Think more filling than tooth) and I know a crown was mentioned briefly for one of them in the past. I suspect they both need crowns, but from a cost point of view I can’t see my dentist being…
