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HC11: Help with health costs

  • Document type:
    Leaflet
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    1 March 2004
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    HC11 - Help with health costs
  • Gateway reference:
    Not required
  • Pages:
    82
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This booklet gives guidance about NHS charging arrangements in England. It sets out information about who does not have to pay charges and about help available with the cost of the following for those on a low income: NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses, necessary costs of travel to receive NHS treatment under the care of a consultant, NHS wigs and fabric supports

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