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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,…
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Beauty Downshift Challenge - are the products as good?
I read the recent article from the weekly email about cheaper dupes from places like Primark. I was looking to see if there was a thread already and if someone could link me to it. If nit I could feedback on the Primark eyeshadows I bought which were similar to a higher end one. Haven’t used HE one myself. They were ok but…
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Maintaining weight after losing stones
I know we are told not to crash diet but to lose weight gradually so that we learn to eat better. However, I've lost over 5 stone over a number of years (was up to size 22 and now somewhere around 8-10-12 depending on the brand). And I am so used to having between 1500 and 1900 calories a day that I very seldom go over…
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AllWhite3000 Laser Machine Advice
Hello, I've been in contact with AllWhite3000 and have been on the cusp of buying, but I've recently come across some things that give me cold feet. I heard rumours that they've gone into liquidation but there's not much I can find to be certain. They've been really hard to get ahold of too. I've done some digging and…
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Bluescrest health Screening-would you go?
Hi folks, Being in the age group where health issues are starting to become a worry, I have got one of those letters from Bluecrest heath screening that will do a number of tests for £129 at local hotel. I have read conflicting reviews on the net, but I am tempted to pay the money and get it done. Just thought that I would…
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Hair dye to cover grey hair
I am struggling to find a decent but cheap hair dye that will cover the grey at my temples. The problem is the rest of my hair if not dyed is a mousey with grey bits in it. And really want to look half decent. Thanks in advance Yours Calley x
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Dental Bridge over a gap of 2 missing teeth-Can it be done?
Hi Guys, Been a few years since my last dental problem but here we go again. Had a bridge over a gap of one tooth which was great for years, but last week the cap came away. What's left is a ground down rotted and infected tooth which has to be removed. That leaves me with a gap of 2 teeth now so dentist has said need a…
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Free sanitary products to be available in primary schools - MSE News
Sanitary products will be available for free in primary schools in England, the Government announced today...Read the full story: 'Free sanitary products to be available in primary schools' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
