There can be charges for some treatment from the NHS and a leaflet has been produced by the NHS which outlines information about who does not have to pay charges and also explains the help you might get with costs if you are on a low income. You may be eligible for help with the following items:
NHS prescriptions
NHS dental treatment
Sight tests
Glasses or contact lenses
NHS wigs and fabric support
Travel to receive NHS care
Details are included in the leaflet ‘HC11 – Help with health costs’:
