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Entitlements and charges
This section provides policy and administrative information and guidance for the NHS on prescriptions and dentistry charges, help for those who have difficulty paying health costs and the entitlement criteria for free NHS funded sight tests and optical vouchers.
It also provides information on NHS patients seeking treatment abroad and treatment charges for overseas visitors.
NHS charges
If you are a member of the public seeking guidance on current NHS charges, looking for help with health costs or information about entitlements to free NHS funded sight tests and optical vouchers, please visit the NHS Choices website.
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