Free prescriptions if you are unable to leave the house without assistance

zzzLazyDaisy

It is fairly well publicised that people with certain conditions can get an exemption certificate for free prescriptions, but not everyone realises that people who cannot leave the house without assistance also qualify for free prescriptions - regardless of income.

So if you are virtually housebound, or need someone to push a wheelchair, or have a condition that means that you need someone to accompany you when you go out, you can get an exemption certificate. Your GP has to complete a form confirming this.

http://www.greenpractice.co.uk/freeprescriptions.html

cusochris

I would really like to know if this benefit applies to Scottish residents also as i cannot stay alone in the house or go anywhere alone due to mental health problems. Is it UK wide or just regional? My husband is working but i only receive DLA and take several daily medications. Many thanks, Chris.

tenacioust123

cusochris wrote: »

I would really like to know if this benefit applies to Scottish residents also as i cannot stay alone in the house or go anywhere alone due to mental health problems. Is it UK wide or just regional? My husband is working but i only receive DLA and take several daily medications. Many thanks, Chris.

I thought in Scotland you recieved free prescriptions anyway!

FROSTYFRECKLE

Unless you are eligible for free prescriptions you pay in Scotland, currently £5.60.

moneysaver

FROSTYFRECKLE wrote: »

Unless you are eligible for free prescriptions you pay in Scotland, currently £5.60.

Currently £5.00 & being reduced by £1.00 each year until abolished.



Moneysaver

zzzLazyDaisy

Yes, the exemption does apply in Scotland

http://www.psd.scot.nhs.uk/pharmacists/medical-conditions.html

FROSTYFRECKLE

Free prescriptions are due in 2011 for Scotland, Northern Ireland are due to get free prescriptions in 2010

cusochris

Many thanks to all who posted, much appreciated, especially zzzLazyDaisy who had the info i needed. Yes we do still have to pay in Scotland and its a lot of money when your husband is the only one working (on a basic wage)and the government feels that he should pay be responsible for paying your dentist,opticians,and prescription charges as well as everything else. Especially when you have mental health and physical health problems preventing you from working. I dont mean to sound sorry for myself but after having worked all my life till now i find that im entitled to very little cause im married. Ive allways been independant and dont feel easy asking for help anyway, but needs must as they say. Anyway thanks again, p.s does anyone know what else i may be able to claim for if im on DLA that might help.