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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
NHS says eight services need to be paid for with millions warned
The NHS has warned eight things UK households may have to pay for with millions warned. The NHS says although most NHS treatment is free, there is usually a charge for eight items. This includes NHS prescriptions, NHS dental check-ups and treatment and sight tests as well as new glasses or contact lenses, repairing or replacing glasses or contact lenses, NHS wigs and NHS fabric supports – things like surgical bras, support tights and spinal supports. The list is completed by travel for NHS treatment. The NHS advises: "You could be entitled to help with these costs depending on your circumstances. It should take about 3 minutes to check." READ MORE: Lloyds Bank announces start date of new £300 rule with customers warned READ MORE: Pub-goers in England face 'insidious' and 'stealth' new rule at the bar READ MORE Hobbycraft shutting 9 of 115 stores with full list announced The health body adds: "We use your date of birth to work out your age. Depending on where you live, your age could entitle you to help with NHS costs, such as free prescriptions or dental treatment." Speaking previously over NHS prescription charges being frozen, Labour Party MP Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, said: "This government's Plan for Change will always put working people first, and our moves today to freeze prescription charges will put money back into the pockets of millions of patients. "Fixing our NHS will be a long road - but by working closer with our pharmacies we're saving money and shifting care to the community where it's closer to your home. "We made the difficult but necessary choices at the budget to fund moves like this and change our NHS so it can once again be there for you when you need it." Around 89% of prescriptions in England are already dispensed free of charge to children, the over 60s, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions. This freeze will not impact that scheme. In addition to the freeze on charges, the NHS Low Income Scheme offers help with prescription payments, with free prescriptions for eligible people in certain groups such as pensioners, students and those who receive state benefits or live in care homes.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Major change to NHS prescriptions as price freeze will save patients £18million – are you affected?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of patients across England are set to save cash at the chemist as ministers freeze NHS prescription charges for the first time in three years. The move, announced today, means the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90 – still under a tenner – offering a lifeline to struggling households. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 NHS prescription costs will be frozen for the first time in three years Credit: AP It's expected to save patients £18 million over the next year, with ministers claiming it's part of a bigger plan to ease the cost of living squeeze. Prescription prepayment certificates – including the annual pass – are also staying put price-wise, letting people spread payments to just over £2 a week. The freeze lands weeks after a record £617 million investment was pledged to boost community pharmacies across the country. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it was all part of the government's 'Plan for Change' and putting 'money back into people's pockets.' He added: 'Fixing our NHS will be a long road – but by working closer with our pharmacies we're saving money and shifting care to the community where it's closer to your home. 'We made the difficult but necessary choices at the Budget to fund moves like this and change our NHS so it can once again be there for you when you need it.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves backed him up, saying the prescription price freeze was made possible by 'tough but necessary choices' in the recent Budget. She claimed the government is 'delivering for all' and giving the NHS a £26 billion shot in the arm. Campaigners welcomed the news, with Asthma + Lung UK saying it's a 'welcome first step' for patients with long-term conditions. The freeze won't affect the majority of prescriptions already given out for free – including those to pensioners, kids, pregnant women, and people with certain medical issues. Around 89% of prescriptions in England don't cost a penny anyway, but this move targets the working public caught in the squeeze. The NHS Low Income Scheme is also still in place for those struggling the most, offering extra help with medical costs.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Major change to NHS prescriptions as price freeze will save patients £18million – are you affected?
MILLIONS of patients across England are set to save cash at the chemist as ministers freeze NHS prescription charges for the first time in three years. The move, announced today, means the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90 – still under a tenner – offering a lifeline to struggling households. 1 It's expected to save patients £18 million over the next year, with ministers claiming it's part of a bigger plan to ease the cost of living squeeze. Prescription prepayment certificates – including the annual pass – are also staying put price-wise, letting people spread payments to just over £2 a week. The freeze lands weeks after a record £617 million investment was pledged to boost community pharmacies across the country. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it was all part of the government's 'Plan for Change' and putting 'money back into people's pockets.' He added: 'Fixing our NHS will be a long road – but by working closer with our pharmacies we're saving money and shifting care to the community where it's closer to your home. 'We made the difficult but necessary choices at the Budget to fund moves like this and change our NHS so it can once again be there for you when you need it.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves backed him up, saying the prescription price freeze was made possible by 'tough but necessary choices' in the recent Budget. She claimed the government is 'delivering for all' and giving the NHS a £26 billion shot in the arm. Campaigners welcomed the news, with Asthma + Lung UK saying it's a 'welcome first step' for patients with long-term conditions. The freeze won't affect the majority of prescriptions already given out for free – including those to pensioners, kids, pregnant women, and people with certain medical issues. Around 89% of prescriptions in England don't cost a penny anyway, but this move targets the working public caught in the squeeze. The NHS Low Income Scheme is also still in place for those struggling the most, offering extra help with medical costs.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Major change to NHS prescriptions as price freeze will save patients £18million – are you affected?
MILLIONS of patients across England are set to save cash at the chemist as ministers freeze NHS prescription charges for the first time in three years. The move, announced today, means the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90 – still under a tenner – offering a lifeline to struggling households. 1 NHS prescription costs will be frozen for the first time in three years Credit: AP It's expected to save patients £18 million over the next year, with ministers claiming it's part of a bigger plan to ease the cost of living squeeze. Prescription prepayment certificates – including the annual pass – are also staying put price-wise, letting people spread payments to just over £2 a week. The freeze lands weeks after a record £617 million investment was pledged to boost community pharmacies across the country. Health Secretary READ MORE HEALTH NEWS He added: 'Fixing our NHS will be a long road – but by working closer with our pharmacies we're saving money and shifting care to the community where it's closer to your home. 'We made the difficult but necessary choices at the Budget to fund moves like this and change our NHS so it can once again be there for you when you need it.' Chancellor She claimed the government is 'delivering for all' and giving the NHS a £26 billion shot in the arm. Most read in Health Campaigners welcomed the news, with Asthma + Lung UK saying it's a 'welcome first step' for patients with long-term conditions. The freeze won't affect the majority of prescriptions already given out for free – including those to pensioners, kids, pregnant women, and people with certain medical issues. Around 89% of prescriptions in England don't cost a penny anyway, but this move targets the working public caught in the squeeze. The NHS Low Income Scheme is also still in place for those struggling the most, offering extra help with medical costs.
