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Free NHS prescriptions
Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions.
Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…
Real Time Exemption Checking (RTEC)
Pharmacy contractors can find more information about RTEC, including how to register, on the Community Pharmacy England (CPE) website.
RTEC lets your local pharmacy see if you need to pay for your NHS prescriptions. They will do this when you pick…
Free NHS dental treatment
Certain groups don't have to pay NHS dental treatment charges.
You should always check with your dentist whether your treatment is private or NHS. If you're entitled to free NHS treatment and the treatment you receive is a mixture of NHS and…
Wigs and fabric supports
NHS wigs and fabric supports supplied through a hospital are free if you live in Scotland or Wales. The current charges in England are:
stock modacrylic wig: £80.15
partial wig - human hair: £212.35
full made-to-order wig - human hair: £310.55…
Member hub
What you can do in the member hub
In the member hub you'll find all the information you need about being a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, including accessing both the 1995-2008 Member Guide (PDF: 5.13MB) and the 2015 Member Guide (PDF: 2.64MB…
Claim for a Vaccine Damage Payment
Check if your claim is eligible before you apply
To qualify for a Vaccine Damage Payment, it must be proved that:
an eligible vaccine was received
on the balance of probabilities, the vaccine caused the disability
the resulting disablement is…
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
If you have a disability and need extra support during your studies, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) can help with costs for:
specialist equipment
non-medical help
course related travel costs
You can also get a general allowance which could…
Additional allowances
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to more support through the NHS Bursary.
Dependants Allowance
You’re eligible for Dependants Allowance if you have anyone who is wholly or mainly financially dependent on you during your…
Antimicrobial Stewardship - RightCare UTI Focus Pack is being replaced
After the release of the March 2025 prescriptions data at the end of June, the Antimicrobial Stewardship – RightCare UTI Focus Pack dashboard will not be updated. This is because the dashboard is being replaced by the Antimicrobial Stewardship -…
Medication Safety Dashboard has been discontinued
The Medication Safety dashboard has been discontinued. This is being replaced with a new Patient Harm dashboard which is currently being worked on. We will publish any updates in the newsfeed on the ePACT2 home page.