Headlice (merged)

jcr16

we use the nitty gritty comb and conditioner. it may cost £10 but if it breaks you can get it replaced for free.

Luckily my children haven't had nits in about 3 or4 yrs,and then it was only my dd.

pollypenny

It never crossed my mind to go to the doctor when my son had nits. Nit comb and lotion and treat DD as well in case they jumped.

Keep the doctor and free prescriptions for complaints that need them.

maplegirl2011

birkee wrote: »

Not to forget people who have genuine medical problems, and can't get a GP appointment because of people wanting to save money on head lice treatment.
That is not what a GP is for. Disgraceful waste of their time.

and that is why the minor ailment scheme was introduced, so people can get a small variety of things without bothering a doctor.

birkee

charb wrote: »

and that is why the minor ailment scheme was introduced, so people can get a small variety of things without bothering a doctor.

What has this to do with people who use the GP?

Minor Ailments
Pharmacists can help the public with their ‘minor ailments’ by providing advice and treatment. ‘Minor ailments’ are common self-limiting conditions such as athlete’s foot, diarrhoea, headlice, haemorrhoids etc. NHS Minor ailment services run in certain areas around the United Kingdom for people who are exempt for prescription charges. The service means that a pharmacist can give the patient advice and medicine on the NHS without the patient having to go to the GP for a prescription. Use our pharmacy service finder to find out where you can get this service.
http://www.askyourpharmacist.co.uk/askyourpharmacistweek.html

FBaby

peachyprice wrote: »

Do you know how many times it can take to get rid of an infestation when one selfish parent doesn't bother to treat their child?

After spending £50 last summer treating one child alone too damn right I got a prescripton from the doctor.

Perhaps if the pharmaceutical companies didn't use parents as a nice little earner it wouldn't be necessary.

I have battle with this extremely frustrating problems for years. You treat, re-treat, check for two weeks, think you are finally done with it, and 2 months later, they are back. I can't count the number of times I have screamed at seeing these pests once again, but never did I ever consider that I could rely on the free NHS for all to deal with a problem with is not a MEDICAL matter.

People with gluten allergy are being told they will not be able to get some special cooking ingredients on prescription any longer, with the potential consequences for these patients to really become ill, but it is ok to go and get a prescription for nips. Absolutely disgraceful...

GlasweJen

Unfortunately some people really rip it out of the NHS. I can't count the number of prescriptions (on a doctors script) for 32 paracetamol and 24 ibuprofen 200mg, something that costs less than 1 prescription charge combined (Rx charge is only £3 in Scotland). Or the prescriptions for really stupid things like haemorroid cream that's available in any supermarket, simple linctus which does nothing except soothe the throat - why would an adult need that? never heard of hot squash?

Then minor ailments, the most abused scheme in the world, can we have nappy rash cream, teething gel, 2 bottles of calpol (one for childminder and one for home), nit shampoo and do you get plasters on minor ailments too? What symptoms is the child experiencing? Oh, it's just in case she falls sick!!

andrealm

yesright96 wrote: »

Where do I get lavender oil from?

Boots or Holland and Barrett.

blah11

GlasweJen wrote: »

Unfortunately some people really rip it out of the NHS. I can't count the number of prescriptions (on a doctors script) for 32 paracetamol and 24 ibuprofen 200mg, something that costs less than 1 prescription charge combined (Rx charge is only £3 in Scotland). Or the prescriptions for really stupid things like haemorroid cream that's available in any supermarket, simple linctus which does nothing except soothe the throat - why would an adult need that? never heard of hot squash?

Then minor ailments, the most abused scheme in the world, can we have nappy rash cream, teething gel, 2 bottles of calpol (one for childminder and one for home), nit shampoo and do you get plasters on minor ailments too? What symptoms is the child experiencing? Oh, it's just in case she falls sick!!

TBH, I do get my LOs calpol on prescription for nursery as they won't administer it unless it has a doctors label on it :mad: I just phone up the reception though and ask for a doc to write it up and I collect it. that being said, I buy my own for use at home, and I wouldn't go asking for nit cream.

Moominmamma

Just wanted to second the Mint and Tea Tree conditioner idea ~ my two were getting nits all the time, I would use the Nitty Gritty (which is great) only to get a re-infestation a few weeks later :mad:

Someone mentioned the tea tree thing to be and tbh I was pretty sceptical, but I've been using Original Source Mint and Tea Tree conditioner every time I wash their hair and so far nit free :T

MsHoarder

GlasweJen wrote: »

Unfortunately some people really rip it out of the NHS. I can't count the number of prescriptions (on a doctors script) for 32 paracetamol and 24 ibuprofen 200mg, something that costs less than 1 prescription charge combined (Rx charge is only £3 in Scotland). Or the prescriptions for really stupid things like haemorroid cream that's available in any supermarket, simple linctus which does nothing except soothe the throat - why would an adult need that? never heard of hot squash?

Being prescribed (amongst other things) 64 paracetamol (far more than you can buy without a prescription) was a relief when I returned home post-op. Meant that I didn't have to go out to buy it every other day when I was struggling to cope with moving around the house.

Its not always about saving money. Sometimes its about getting around the laws that the government has set up to protect us.