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Health check appointment
I just rang my GP to see if I could get a health check/MOT - I know I'm not in the geographical area for one of the NHS healthchecks but would like something similar. I feel well (I'm in my late 60s) so would like to stay that way. I'm not sure if I'm asking for the wrong thing because although the nurse can do…
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Adult braces - six month smile vs regular braces
Hi there, new to the forum :D I’m in need of advice. I’m looking to get clear adult braces, I’ve had a consultation with one orthodontist who’s website and clinic claims to offer six month smile (which is what I’m after) but when I had the consultation he basically said he didn’t like doing it, it’s just a gimmicky brand…
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Where Can I Get a Plastic Free Regular Priced Hand Soap Bars?
Hi, Does anyone know any of the major supermarkets/pharmacys that sell a normal priced hand soap bar that isn't wrapped in plastic? I've tried most supermarkets/brands, but even ones in carboard boxes seem to then have plastic wrapping inside (i'm looking at you pears!) I'm trying to cut down on my plastic waste by…
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Acuvue Transitions and general contact lens chat
I wonder if anyone else has tried the new J&J Acuview transitions lenses which,as the name suggests, have photochromic properties and automatically darken and lighten according to light levels? I am currently trialling these and have found them excellent. I have previously used dailies and it does concern me regarding the…
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Dentist disappeared
Hi, looking for advice.. I've had a 8 month long struggle and finally found possibly somewhere for some good advice. I've been registered with a Scottish dental practice and had extensive work done over the 2 years with him, it came as no surprise when I attended an appointment and was told the dentist had dissapeared,…
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Do I have a dental claim?
Basically I had all four wisdom teeth coming through and one was impacted and caused the tooth in front of it to get a deep cavity. I said to my dentist the impacted wisdom tooth was giving me pain and swelling my face and he said he couldn’t take them out until they had an infection and I’d have to go private so I went to…
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Chemist said prescription has expired. ?
I am due to have a minor procedure as day surgery in my local hospital next month. When I first went n for pre admission checks it was back in August and they found I had high blood pressure so it was deferred until next month. Meanwhile my GP had given me a prescription for some lorezepam for a couple of days before the…
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Glasses - re-glazing service
Hi All, Do you have any extended experience in using re-glazing service? I have looked into a number of online providers like DirectSight.co.uk and Reglaze4U but it's hard to make a decision. Does it really matter price-wise between them, retailers and smaller retailers? I think it does if I would like to use one of these…
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E:/Reduced E-liquids
Barracuda stores have now been bought out by Red Box All Barracuda stock has been drastically reduced online Ive stocked up and bought a load of 10ml liquids for 99p https://barracudavape.co.uk/
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Male fashion advice for wedding evening do please.
I have been invited to a wedding evening do with my 12 year old son by a work colleague. The venue is a Golf club so looks to be quite upmarket. I asked the lady who is getting married what the dress code was & she said trousers & shirt & no jeans. I have to admit that I do not normally get invited to places like this so I…
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How can I see a GP immediately remotely?
Hello! I want to see a GP to get a prescription drug (nothing major, a steroid inhaler). Where can I do that? There seem to be various services and I don't know which to choose. I need a prescription asap.
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Blood sugar monitor
Just wondered if anyone could recommend a reasonably priced monitor that does the job. Thanks.
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Lactose-Intolerant moneysaving
Recently self-diagnosed (only took 50 years to work it out...). Any other L-I posters out there? Do you have any advice for a newcomer to the tribe, please? .
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My Teeth are not straight?
Hi I'm 19 I'm not happy with the way my teeth look they don't look straight I did not get braces when I was told needed I needed them a few years ago what can I do to make my teeth straight? :(
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Private Dental Insurance for getting braces?
I'm looking into Invisalign and saw the forum posts already (invisble type braces on the teeth). The price is going to be over £2000+, so I'm wondering if there's any private dental insurance I should get to cover part payment? I looked at the https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/dental-insurance/ thread, but WPA…
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No 24 Dentist Practise in Tyne and Wear
Hi, Does anyone use the dentist surgery 'No 24' in Northumberland Square, N. Shields? If so, who do you see there?
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Discuss the Cheap Sanitary Products guide
Hi, We've written a new Cheap Sanitary Products guide and would love your feedback. Please let us know if it was helpful and if there are any other tips you'd add. Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
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Best value opticians for frames etc. September
I currently need two new pairs of varifocals (one sunglasses) and an occupational pair for computer work. In the past I have found Zeiss lenses best for my main pair but not all opticians seem to offer them. Can any optical professional suggest where I would get best value for money? I am not averse to buying the…
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Am I supposed to get a receipt after paying NHS dentist?
Hi all. As the thread title states, am I supposed to get a receipt after paying to see an NHS dentist? Whether it's for a check-up, fillings, or anything else? Last time I went, they didn't give me anything. I asked for something as proof that I'd paid, and they said it wasnt necessary. Is this going against NHS 'rules'?…
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Cod Liver Oil
Hi My mother has been diagnosed with arthritis in her back and hips. A friend suggested codliver oil capsules, and she got a little confused when buying and comparing ingredients of various makes... so she asked me, Discrepancy in branded to own branded prices is huge, Guess you are paying a lot for the name compared to…
