NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for: NHS prescription charges; NHS dental treatment charges; the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses; the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment NHS wigs and fabric supports (check with your hospital for their arrangements for supplying NHS wigs). If you have already paid for treatment, you can apply for a refund at the same time as you apply for the scheme. Please note eligibility criteria apply.
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How much help you get depends on your weekly income and necessary outgoings, plus any savings or investments you have at the time you apply. If the amount you have left is low, you may be able to get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Any help you’re entitled to is also available to your partner, if you have one.
For further details on eligibility criteria and to submit an online or postal application (HC1 Form) visit our webiste: NHS Low Income Scheme.
If you have already paid for treatment, you can apply for a refund at the same time as you apply for the scheme. Refunds have to be claimed within 3 months of the date you paid the charge or had a sight test and further details are available via our website: NHS Low Income Scheme.
Who can use this service?
Anyone can apply as long as they do not have savings or investments over a certain limit. You cannot get help if you're already entitled to full help with health costs or if you or your partner (or both) have more than:
£16,000 in savings, investments or property (not including the place where you live)
£23,250 in savings, investments or property if you live permanently in a care home
Full eligibility criteria are on our website: NHS Low Income Scheme.
How are services delivered?
Online or by phone.
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