When Do You Have To Start Paying for Prescriptions?

The NHS in the UK makes most medical care free. That doesn’t include absolutely everything, though. While you don’t have to pay to book an appointment with your NHS GP, you still have to pay for things like dentistry, sight tests, and prescriptions.  The good news is that there are certain exemptions in some cases, […]

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How Can I See My Medical Records?

Do you want to view your medical records? You might wish to do so for any number of reasons. That doesn’t truly matter, though – you have the legal right to access your medical record and information at any time, and you don’t need to present a reason for this.   When Might You Need […]

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How To Apply for a Prescription Prepayment Certificate

When you are in the UK, if you have more than one medication on a repeat prescription, then you could be spending a fortune unnecessarily every time you need to get your medications refilled. For people who need to save money on medication costs via the NHS, you can apply for a prescription prepayment certificate, […]

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How to Apply for HRT Prepayment Certificate

Many women in the UK who have reached menopause age may be prescribed hormone replacement therapies or HRT. This is often to prevent the health issues that can occur in women of a certain age, such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and forgetfulness.  In the UK, the NHS offers a prepayment certificate to women who […]

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Do Hospitals Have Access to GP Records?

Some people don’t like their medical records being shared. They contain personal details including information about their physical or mental health, and they may like the thought of this being accessed by other people. If this describes you, then you might be wondering if your GP records are accessible to other healthcare professionals.  If you […]

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Cervical Screening (Smear Test) – How It Works

Cervical screening, often known as a smear test or cervical screening test, is an essential part of any woman’s healthcare, and it’s an important measure that can help protect women and prevent cervical cancer. In the UK, women are recommended to undergo regular PAP testing at age 25 and older as part of their routine […]

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How To Get a Repeat Prescription?

Need a repeat prescription but are not sure how to get one? Find out everything there is to know about how and where to get a repeat prescription in the UK. Plus, discover what to do if you lose your repeat prescription.    How To Get a Repeat Prescription Without Going to the Doctor You […]

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Face-to-Face GP Appointments

Do you struggle to get face-to-face appointments with your GP? Since the COVID-19 pandemic, which made online GP appointments much more commonplace, many people have expressed their concern about not being able to see a doctor in person.  In fact, last year, figures showed that only two-thirds of GP appointments are carried out in person, […]

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How Do I Know if My Medication Is in Stock at My Chosen Pharmacy?

Picking up your medication has become so much easier than in the past. Today you don’t even need to go to the pharmacy at all. You can switch from paper prescriptions to electronic ones and then have your local high street pharmacy, or even a digital-only pharmacy, fulfil your prescription. This means you can now […]

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