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Cost of white fillings instead on silver on NHS for student?
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Mankysteve wrote: »There no discount for student. They base opon your income and that of your parents. I've got some dental work that needs doing which I can't afford to because of this.
It's nothing to do with the income of your parents.
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It does not work like that, you either pay NHS or private, you cannot top up the NHS amount.
I forgot this was the case in the majority of cases other than patients privately paying for drugs. Then I came across this article:
"Critics have pointed out that the [top-up] rules have been inconsistently applied and in some areas of treatment, such as dentistry, not used at all."0 -
I forgot this was the case in the majority of cases other than patients privately paying for drugs. Then I came across this article:
"Critics have pointed out that the [top-up] rules have been inconsistently applied and in some areas of treatment, such as dentistry, not used at all."
It's not at all unusual for press reports or politicians to talk about NHS dentistry despite having zero knowledge of the subject!!
It is correct that you CAN'T top up the NHS fee to obtain something privately in dentistry. And many dentists have been disciplined for trying it!How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Mankysteve wrote: »There no discount for student. They base opon your income and that of your parents. I've got some dental work that needs doing which I can't afford to because of this.
This isn't strictly true. If you are under 19 and in full time education its free.
It assessed on your household income. If you are a student living away from your parents home, their income is not taken into consideration when you apply through the HC1 for free NHS treatment.
I wouldn't have been eligible for any extra grants/loan as a student as my household income was over whatever the threshold was but I still managed to get free NHS stuff from a HC2 form whilst I was a full time student.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »It is correct that you CAN'T top up the NHS fee to obtain something privately in dentistry. And many dentists have been disciplined for trying it!
Agreed, you either take the NHS or private pathway for all things health and where both are provided there should be a clear separation of services. The point being that with the exception of a very small number of chargeable service areas (inc NHS prescription and dentisty charges) the NHS is free at the point of care. From the cradle to the grave.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
So someone at college doing say 37 week course ends around july which means your no longer a student and would need to reapply. I know alot of people who have signed on during summer holidays then went back to college including my self.
(althought i hate my self for doing it ;p)0 -
Is the OP from wales because we have different nhs rules here. All prescriptions and dental free til 25:happyhear YUMMY MUMMY TO HENRY BEAR AGED 10:happyhearslimming world need to get back to target 25lb to goDisney World here we come May 2018:j0
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Toothsmith wrote: »If fillings are small, then white filling is deemed now to be the best material to fill a tooth with. As such, it is no longer a 'cosmetic' option and can be provided on the NHS.
Yes - I had a white filling put in for a small back tooth filling done on the NHS. Didn't even need to ask. I gather it means the dentist doesn't need to drill so much into the tooth.
Maybe depends a bit on the dentist, and size of filling? Costs of private work also vary practice by practice.0 -
I had a white filling in a back tooth recently, currently get dental treatment free but I wasn't charged anything for having white over silver.0
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So someone at college doing say 37 week course ends around july which means your no longer a student and would need to reapply. I know alot of people who have signed on during summer holidays then went back to college including my self.
(althought i hate my self for doing it ;p)
But college and uni are different. I was able to sign on when I finished college; but won't be able to sign on when I finish my first year of uni.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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