How do nhs dentist work 20 November 2019 at 8:03PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Disability Money Matters 17 replies 2.9K views

Dandytf

As i used to pay private dental visits.
From dec' I'm booked in for check up with local nhs dentist.
How does that work, is there any cash or card costs initially.
The lady stated over tel that wt'cs are acceptable.

Thanks in advance

elsien

Get bill. Pay using cash or the card of your choice. No extra fees for paying by card.
No idea what wt'cs means.

Dandytf

elsien wrote: »

Get bill. Pay using cash or the card of your choice. No extra fees for paying by card.
No idea what wt'cs means.

Thanks

I thought being disabled with nhs exemption certificate dental costa are covered.

-non short type =Working Tax Credits

elsien

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/dental-health/who-is-entitled-to-free-nhs-dental-treatment-in-england/

Don't rely on the receptionist to give you the correct information, check
it out for yourself through the above link.

Dandytf

Thanks haven't yet found Scottish link

are named on or entitled to a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate – if you don't have a certificate, you can show your award notice; you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both) and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less

I have tax exemption certificate+ <12k per annum salary so low earner with disabled elements with working tax credits

elsien

https://www.scottishdental.org/public/treatment-charges/

Maybe next time mention the exemption certificate and being in Scotland at the start of your query.....

Dandytf

Thanks

I'll check with dentist 2nd dec'
Looks as though i could be covered.

Dandytf

elsien wrote: »

https://www.scottishdental.org/public/treatment-charges/

Maybe next time mention the exemption certificate and being in Scotland at the start of your query.....

Rapid limited after office time
Not often I refer to country of Birth

Thanks you have been a kind help tonight.
I'm slightly more concerned what effect Scones/Pancakes and a small ice cream daily has effected my teeth!

molerat

Basic check up is free for all in Scotland anyway.

Dandytf

molerat wrote: »

Basic check up is free for all in Scotland anyway.

Thanks its been a few years and one lost filling.
2nd Dec' I'll get an idea how ice cream and scones have wore down my teeth

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molerat wrote: »

Basic check up is free for all in Scotland anyway.

Yep, and England pays for it through the Barnett formula. That will change if you ever become independent.