Universal credit / Free dental (Scotland)

poppy12345

calcotti said:

Torry_Quine said:

Remember the check up is free for everyone 

I thought there was a charge in England - I don’t know about Scotland.

(Leaving aside finding a dentist that takes NHS patients which is a completely different matter.)

I just looked to check and you're correct, there's a charge for examination (check up) band 1 £23.80.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/dental-costs/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/

poppy12345

calcotti said:

poppy12345 said:... Though they've never asked for proof of my benefits. 

I don’t think any responsibility is imposed on dentists to check eligibility, it is the claimant’s responsibility with, in England at least, fines for those who get it wrong. The varying entitlement for those on UC with variable earnings I identified earlier is undoubtedly causes confusion and of course many claimants mix up contribution and income based ESA and claim free dental care incorrectly.

Indeed, sorry i didn't make the clear in my comment. Thanks for adding that.

Torry_Quine

calcotti said:

Torry_Quine said:

Remember the check up is free for everyone 

I thought there was a charge in England - I don’t know about Scotland.

(Leaving aside finding a dentist that takes NHS patients which is a completely different matter.)

They said they're in Scotland. My dentist has a sign up saying new NHS patients welcome.

calcotti

Torry_Quine said:

calcotti said:

Torry_Quine said:

Remember the check up is free for everyone 

I thought there was a charge in England - I don’t know about Scotland.

(Leaving aside finding a dentist that takes NHS patients which is a completely different matter.)

They said they're in Scotland. My dentist has a sign up saying new NHS patients welcome.

Sorry if that wasn’t clear - my comment was referring to my understanding of the situation in England.