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NHS benefits for those on low income
FluffyVal
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I only recently found out about this NHS benefit.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme
It can help with paying dental, optical and other health costs.
You can apply online. Its very straightforward and with dentals costs being what they are has saved me a couple of hundred quid this year.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme
It can help with paying dental, optical and other health costs.
You can apply online. Its very straightforward and with dentals costs being what they are has saved me a couple of hundred quid this year.
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Thanks for this, I never knew it existed!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0
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There are several schemes that can reduce prescription costs:-
- Income related
- Medical exemption (for long-term conditions like Diabetes)
- Paid-for "Season Tickets" that cover prescription costs over a period of time.0
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