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How long does it usually take to get a medical record?
My local GP requires me to fill in a form, attach some ID and then drop it off. Then i will get either a printed medical record or have it sent to my email address, all free of charge. I chose to have it sent to my email address as it would be quicker and save paper, the records i asked for were for the last 10 years. The…
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Question for Brook and / or Toothsmith
Could either of you kind dentists answer this for a friend of mine (although possibly also relevant for me in the future).... A close friend (yes, honestly) has used the same NHS dental practice as me for 20+ years, through all its ups and downs which we have discussed on other threads. It seems there has been yet another…
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Cancelled surgery compensation
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Poor quality item- clothing. consumer rights
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Shampoo in a can.. I have to tell you!
Hi everyone, I don't normally use this part of the forum I use competitions and discounts mostly. BUT. Please take a look at this SHAMPOO in a can. Its vegan and cruelty free and doesn't use any plastic. It has made my bathroom smell like a spa and I've had lots of compliments about my hair. This was gifted to me at…
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Dentist's band 1 and band 2
Hi I had a check up two weeks ago and the dentist told me I need to come back for a treatment (band 2). When I came back to reception on that day to make an appointment for treatment the receptionist told me I need to make a payment for band 1 now and then pay for band 2 for next appointment. I thought the band 2 would…
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Dental Insurance for pre existing condition
Hello there, I'm visiting a private dentist who specializes in dental phobias. To cut a very long story short, I have a dental phobia from childhood and have not seen a dental in many many years but now biting the bullet and trying to turn over a new leaf. I'm not exaggerating in that my teeth are going to need a lot of…
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Superdrug's Dental Tooth Kit with scraper just £4.49?
My dentists' charges £55 for a hygienist appointment - which is more than twice of the price of a check up with the actual dentist!! But I found this tooth scraper in Superdrug. Is it any good for the casual user? https://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Dental/Interdental-Brushes/Superdrug-Dental-Tool-Kit/p/984259
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What happens when a dentist continues to work at a practice he has sold?
As the title really. I am concerned what happens to after care of patients. At the moment the dentist who originally owned the practice is working in it part time, but this could stop. I have crowns and an implant from this dentist, will the new practice owners be responsible for ongoing maintenance. I have seen the new…
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Dentists, I have a question about dental treatments and universal credit
I went to the dentist for a check up in November and required a few treatment sessions. However, I worked in a temporary job in December and worked over the earnings threshold for the latest complete assessment period. I only worked for that month and I am now back to unemployed. I need to go back to the dentist next week…
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Healthy eating / paleo/ keto/ gluten free sites ideas please
Hi It's the new year and i need to start looking after my body better Does anyone know of any great sites or blogs with healthy eating paleo, keto, gluten free recipes on? I've been using paleo polly and carbfreecarbme on Instagram but want more ideas! Thank you
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Vitamin D side effects?
Hi everyone, Has anyone else had odd side effects from taking Vitamin D supplements? I've been reading about the recommendations for this and gave it a go. On the plus side, I am sleeping better though a bit groggy in the morning; on the other side, I am noticing that I am...'scatty' is a good word; for instance I run…
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Eyelash cluster removal. . . . Help !
I had eyelash clusters for the first time 2 days ago ( Tuesday evening ) . . . . Bit of a shock to the system when you've never even worn false ones :eek: To cut a long story short . . . one eye now looks bloody awful and I need to remove them tonight . . . I would rather not ask the person who put them on for me for…
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Adult braces on the NHS
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone could kindly provide me some information regarding braces for adults on the NHS. I know only children can get this done on the NHS if they fall under grade 4 or 5 under the IOTN. But what about for complex cases? I just went to a private orthodontist for a free consultation and they quoted me 5k…
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ME question.
Is ME the same as CFS? I’m confused as I was diagnosed with ‘CFS/Fibromyalgia overlap’ over a year ago but at some point in my medical notes this has changed to ME. I tried to ask a GP before Christmas but she just kept answering me “I don’t know!” and gave no indication where or how I can find out.
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Nhs treatment
Hi Can anyone advise if I can register with two NHS dentists to have two sets of dentures made, so that I have a spare set
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Signed up for body part/organ donation
I think I've signed a form to allow my body parts to be used in transplants or for students to practise on etc I did it with good intentions My friend said doctors know if you've signed up and instead of saving you might let you die so they can use your organs etc Any truth in this or is my friend paranoid? He is Turkish…
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Any one suffer from elbow pain?
For 3 months now its been getting worse, knawing pain which seems to be the bones in the elbow outside and inside elbow, it then can go down the arm later. It comes and goes at any time through the day. Ibuprofen hardly makes a difference, also fingers on both hands have started to lock when gripping things,opening tins. I…
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Does anyone understand eye prescriptions?
Recently found myself in possession of 2 vouchers for free eye tests at different opticians and duly booked 2 appointments about a month apart. I don’t wear glasses at present but am aware my eyesight is getting worse so was fully expecting a prescription to result from the tests. Sure enough, both opticians issued…
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Lipoma
I have a very large and extremely painful lipoma on my lower buttock. I have been referred for an ultra sound but when I looked online it seems the NHS no longer fund the removal of these. If it had been smaller I might have been able to raise a few hundred pounds but this will be far more expensive and beyond my means. I…
