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You're entitled to a free NHS sight test if you: are aged 60 or over are registered blind or partially sighted have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma are aged 40 or over and have a close relative (parent, sibling or child) with a…

Certain groups are automatically entitled to help with the cost of: travel to receive necessary NHS treatment sight tests glasses or contact lenses NHS wigs abdominal and spinal supports surgical brassieres People who are not automatically…

A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.  The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months. The prescription charge…

Not everyone getting Universal Credit is entitled to help with their health costs. You are only entitled if the total take-home pay for your household in your last assessment period was: £435 or less £935 or less if your Universal Credit…

It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge…

It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge. Find out if you’re entitled to NHS…

Certain groups don't have to pay NHS dental treatment charges.  You should always check with your dentist whether your treatment is private or NHS. If you're entitled to free NHS treatment and the treatment you receive is a mixture of NHS and…

Tax Credit payments made by HMRC ended on 5 April 2025 People receiving tax credits were moved to Universal Credit. After your tax credits were stopped, you must meet the Universal Credit conditions to be entitled to full help with health costs.…

Pharmacy contractors can find more information about RTEC, including how to register, on the Community Pharmacy England (CPE) website. RTEC lets your local pharmacy see if you need to pay for your NHS prescriptions. They will do this when you pick…

Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions. Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…