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.
NHS Help with Health Costs
Help with NHS prescription costs
Includes who's entitled to free NHS prescriptions, refunds and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs)
Help with NHS dental costs
Includes current charges and what they cover, who’s entitled to free treatment and how to claim refunds
Help with travel, eye care, wigs and fabric support costs
Includes help paying for hospital travel, sight tests, glasses, contact lenses, NHS wigs and surgical supports
NHS Low Income Scheme
Includes what's covered, who can apply, how to apply and renewing and replacing your HC2 or HC3 certificate
Exemption certificates
Help for pregnant women, new mothers, people with medical conditions and people getting tax credits
NHS Help with Health Costs news
Free prescriptions and dental treatment – new resources
9th April 2018To address confusion around who has to pay and who doesn’t, the NHSBSA has developed new posters and guidance.
Read moreChanges To Proof Of Exemption
21st February 2018Plastic cards as proof of exemption from prescription charges will soon be phased out and replaced with paper
Read moreChanges to the maternity exemption certificate
11th January 2017The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is responsible for administering the maternity exemption
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