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Help with prescriptions, wigs, dental and eye care costs

Published: 6 Apr 2024
Next review date: 6 Apr 2025
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If you're living with a terminal illness, you might be able to get help with the costs of prescriptions, dental care, eye care, and wigs.

Help with prescription costs

Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions, but you might be able to get free prescriptions if you meet certain criteria.

Help with dental costs

If you live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and meet certain criteria, you could get free dental care. Find out the criteria for free dental care in each of these UK regions:
In Scotland, everyone can get free NHS dental check-ups, but most adults have to pay for NHS dental treatment. You could get free dental treatment if you're eligible. Visit gov.scot to check who's eligible for free dental treatment in Scotland.

Help with eye care

If you live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and meet certain criteria, you could get help with the costs of eye care. This could include free sight tests and help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses. Find out the criteria for help with eye care in each of these UK regions:
In Scotland, everyone can get free eye tests. Some people may be eligible for help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses. Visit NHS Inform to find out who is eligible for financial help with glasses and contact lenses.

Paying for wigs

Most adults in England need to pay for wigs and fabric supports, but you could get these for free if you meet certain criteria. Find out who can get free wigs and fabric supports on the NHS Business Service Authority website.
If you live in Scotland or Wales, you can get free wigs and fabric supports through the NHS.
If you live in Northern Ireland you can get free wigs and fabric supports through the Health Service.
If you are aged 24 or under, you might be eligible for a free wig through the Little Princess Trust.
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Published: 6 Apr 2024
6 Apr 2024
Next review date: 6 Apr 2025
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