What can we get?

Ok.. So there are a few things we can get that will help us out.

First one, if you have 4 or more items on prescription over 3 months. The best thing to do is to purchase a Pre Paid Presciption Card. Click on this link for more information.


First of check whether you are entitled to Free Prescriptions. You can check by phoning 0845 850 1166
This is the number for help with Healthcare Cost. They will check if you are on a low income and if your entitled.

http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/1127.aspx

Also, check whether your condition is exempt. If you have an autoimmune arthritis, your most likely not exempt. But if you have another condition, this might entitle you to free prescriptions.

Who is entitled to get free prescriptions in England?

• If you are aged 60 or over.
• If you are aged under 16.
• If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education.
• If you are pregnant, or have had a baby in the previous 12 months, and have an exemption certificate (see below).
• If you have a listed medical condition and have an exemption certificate (see below).
• If you are an NHS inpatient.
• If you (or your partner) gets one of the following:
  • Income Support.
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance.
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
• If you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate.
• Some war pensioners - if treatment is connected with the pensionable disability.
• People on a low income who have a certificate HC2 (see below).

People who have certain medical conditions

Although there are many conditions requiring regular medication, only the following qualify for an exemption certificate:

• Treatment for cancer; note this includes treatment for the effects of cancer, or treatment for the effects of a current or previous cancer treatment.
• A permanent fistula requiring dressing.
• Forms of hypoadrenalism such as Addison's disease.
• Diabetes insipidus and other forms of hypopituitarism.
• Diabetes mellitus except where treatment is by diet alone.
• Hypoparathyroidism.
• Myxoedema (underactive thyroid) or other conditions where thyroid hormone replacement is necessary.
• Myasthenia gravis.
• Epilepsy requiring continuous anticonvulsive medication.
• A continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without help from another person.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Free-or-Reduced-Cost-Prescriptions.htm

Another good purchase is the Free Cinema Card. This costs £5.50 valid for one year and allows someone to accompany you to the cinema for free. Worth every penny.


Here is the link:-

http://www.ceacard.co.uk/

Are you registered disabled and drive?
Are you receiving :-

• higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
• War Pensioners Mobility Supplement

Did you know you can get disabled taxation class road tax?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/MotoringAndTransport/Yourvehicleandlicence/DG_10028003

Here is a link for how to apply for a Blue badge

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/MotoringAndTransport/Bluebadgescheme/DG_181208

and also a link for applying for Disability Living Allowance. DLA

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Disabledpeople/DG_10018702


Hope some of this helps some of you