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NHS Healthcheck - poor take-up.
I keep hearing in the news about the NHS Health Check and the poor take-up of this service, however it says on the website to wait for a letter and that you should get one every 5 years. I'm 68 and I've never had such a letter, and nor has anyone I've spoken to. No wonder take up is poor. When asked for postcode for…
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Castor Oil
Has anyone had success with this on eye lashes and brows please? Also what else do you use it for
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Dental advice
Hi all My partner visited the NHS dentist 2 weeks ago. All was well but he was advised to have a hygienist appointment. He went 10 days ago. A couple of days later he felt unwell and we thought it was a cold. He found a lump on his jaw yesterday and went back to the dentist who spent 5 minutes looking and said he had 2…
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Low fragrance washing powder/liquid
I seem to find the fragrance of clothes after washing overpowering lately. It's just the scent, nothing else, and I don't think I'm allergic. Are they putting more fragrance in? I normally buy Formil from Lidl which is usually OK. However, today I notice the clothes are overpowering again. It might be because it's a…
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Private or NHS ENT treatment?
Hi Folks, Had fish bone issue in my throat and so frustrated with the NHS. No CT scan requested just 1 x-ray which does not shows the tiny fish bone and in depth mouth examination, just a basic spoon look-in. Had a nasal endoscopy done which painful carried out by a young trainee doctor without my consent and later the…
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Hair thinning?
Not sure where to put this. The last couple months I've noticed some light thinning of hair on my temples (more so one of them), and possibly light recession on the corners (hairline slightly more 'diagonal and deeper', possibly.... I actually have, and currently still do, i think, thick, full head of hair. I'm , in mid…
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Cholesterol check
I'm 51. I remember a check up at my docs a few years ago where my cholesterol was slightly raised but the gp didn't seem too concerned. A few years on from that I wonder what my levels are now. I have a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on that but I have read that home cholesterol kits aren't that accurate. Is there a…
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Medical negligence No Win No Fee - any experience?
Does anyone have experience to share (good or bad) with medical negligence claims? How did you find your solicitor and how satisfied were you with the outcome? What expenses did you have (insurance policy for instance at the behest of the solicitor)? Were you satisfied with the eventual settlement? Would you bother to do…
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Dentistry question-Cfast alignment/brace..
Just asking on behalf of someone else really as my gnashers are ok. Have YOU had a cfast brace fitted in the past and if so,what was your experience? Are ou pleased with the result? How long did it have to be fitted for and was there any level of discomfort or dare i say ,,pain? Comments most welcome from our resident…
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Where can I go for a health check?
This may seem an obvious question but I'm looking to get a check of my weight, body fat etc which I believe I can do without a visit to the doctors. I don't really want to go to the doctors as I don't think they will appreciate a visit without being ill. I'm sure there's a way I can do this by paying a small fee? Someone I…
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Free NHS Dental on Universal Credit
Hello I am just wondering if you could clarify if I am eligible to receive free NHS dental care, just wondering if the eligibility part hear a) you receive Universal Credit and either had no earnings or had net earnings of £435 or less in your last Universal Credit assessment period, means that my Universal Credit payment…
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Affordable summer clothes
Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post in. Apologies in advance. I'm looking to buy affordable but good-looking pieces of clothing for the summer months. Does anyone have any suggestions? All the best, H
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Hair mask similar to Kerastase?
Hi, I've tried a Kerastase hair mask that came on a gift set and liked it, but it's really expensive (£30 for 200ml). Does anyone know if there's a cheaper brand with similar results? My hair is fine and very frizzy, it looks horrible when dried unless I use a mask/conditioner or a leave in product. Thanks!
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Giving up smoking
It's 4.42am, I've been up since 3am. I decided yesterday that I wasn't smoking anymore. Had my last one about 3pm. I do have an e cig thing but struggling a bit with that if I'm honest. I smoke far to much, for far to many years and I keep getting chest infections. I need to stick around for my daughter. I am hoping others…
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Cholesterol Medication and side effects
One of the side effects of taking cholesterol medication is that you can develop diabetes. I have been prescribed Atorvastatin 20mg but i have stopped taking it after a few weeks because i dont want to develop side-effects. Has anyone else developed diabetes as a side-effect ?
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4 tooth bridge options
I had a 3 tooth bridge done on NHS nearly 28 years ago after a tooth broke and there was not enough left for a crown. The bridge is on the top right hand side from canine tooth going back. A couple of years ago I had problems with the back supporting tooth and it had to be removed so left me with 2 of the teeth which are…
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NHS Dental charges
I'm having a course of dental treatment involving root canal work and a crown. My last appointment was in February and two follow up appointments for the crown work were made for 4 weeks later. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to cancel the first of the crown appointments, my dentist said that the second appointment…
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Dental Implants
Hi After several years of wearing false teeth i am thinking about getting 2 dental implants as i,ve had several sets of false teeth but hate wearing them as they are always loose and hurt my gums. Its also affected my confidence as i can,t speak as well with them in. I,m on benefits as i look after my young son and don,t…
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Paid for invisalign full but received lite
Hi there I recently went to the dentist to correct my teeth. My dentist recommended that I get invisalign full and the same is specified in my quote, which I paid for. However, the packed I received says "invisalign system - lite" and the number of trays I have is 14, which matches with invisalign lite. I suspect that,…
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Monitoring heart rate
im after a heart rate monitor, last time i used one it was a chest strap one linked to a watch type display. I d like to monitor it all day, so am guessing its really only a fit bit bracelet type thing? Are these any good, and any ones to avoid, or that you'd recommend? Not fussed about it connecting to my phone for texts,…
