We’re piloting digital maternity exemption certificates with a small group of midwives, GPs and their patients.
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About the pilot
Patients who are taking part in the pilot can receive their digital certificate by email, instead of a plastic card through the post.
When they collect their prescriptions or claim free dental treatment, they can show the email on a mobile device or print a copy to prove their entitlement.
Expanding the pilot
After positive feedback from the midwives and patients already using the digital service, we’re looking to increase the number of midwives and GP practices in our pilot group.
If you want to find out more about saving NHS funds and getting your patients quicker access to free prescriptions, you can contact us by:
Telephone: 0300 330 1341
Email: nhsbsa.matexdigitisationteam@nhs.net
Reasons to use the digital service
Digital application process
If the patient provides an email address
If the patient doesn’t provide an email address
Information for patients
Your digital maternity exemption certificate entitles you to free NHS prescriptions. You can also use it to prove that you’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment while you’re pregnant and for 12 months after your baby is born.
When you show your digital certificate at the pharmacy or dental practice, it’s up to you whether you show the email (or a screenshot of the email) on your phone or tablet, or a printed copy.
Contact us if:
- your midwife or GP started your application more than 24 hours ago but you haven’t received an email
- you completed your application more than 24 hours ago but you haven’t received your certificate – check your spam, junk or promotions folders first
- you have any problems when trying to complete your application
- you have lost or deleted your digital certificate
- any of the details on your certificate are incorrect or have changed
Telephone: 0300 330 1341
Email: nhsbsa.matexdigitisationteam@nhs.net
