Although most NHS treatment is free, there are still some costs you might need to pay, for example, to get your prescriptions or to travel to your hospital appointment.
Find out how you could get help to pay for these health costs.
Although most NHS treatment is free, there are still some costs you might need to pay, for example, to get your prescriptions or to travel to your hospital appointment.
Find out how you could get help to pay for these health costs.
Check if you're entitled to help with NHS costs
Includes who's entitled to free NHS prescriptions, refunds and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs)
Includes current charges and what they cover, who’s entitled to free treatment and how to claim refunds
Includes help paying for hospital travel, sight tests, glasses, contact lenses, NHS wigs and surgical supports
Includes what's covered, who can apply, how to apply and renewing and replacing your HC2 or HC3 certificate.
Check if you have a valid NHS exemption and find out more about the certificates we issue
The Department of Health and Social Care have agreed to extend all NHS medical exemption certificates
Read moreFrom 1 September 2021, the temporary suspension of patient signatures was withdrawn and the need for patients
Read moreNew prescription forms are being introduced in England to help eligible patients correctly claim free NHS
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