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10 years 3 months ago - 10 years 3 months ago #117016 by almostfree
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Can anyone tell me if I have to pay for my NHS prescriptions while I am waiting for my ESA appeal with the HM Tribunal service to be heard.
I suffer from bouts of severe depression and take anti-depressants to control it.
I recently read an article suggesting that someone with mental health issues can get free prescriptions if their condition could give rise to health and safety issues, for either themselves or others, if the medication were to stop. However, I did not really understand the article, hence my question.
Many thanks
I suffer from bouts of severe depression and take anti-depressants to control it.
I recently read an article suggesting that someone with mental health issues can get free prescriptions if their condition could give rise to health and safety issues, for either themselves or others, if the medication were to stop. However, I did not really understand the article, hence my question.
Many thanks
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10 years 3 months ago - 10 years 3 months ago #117020 by slugsta
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Hi af,
I worked for the NHS for many years and have never heard of people being awarded free prescriptions for the reason you have mentioned. Your GP would be the best person to ask about this.
A claimant on income-related ESA, whatever the stage of the claim, is automatically entitled to free prescriptions. This automatic entitlement does not apply to those on contributory benefits, such people might be entitled on the grounds of low income, an HC1 form would need to be filled out to ascertain whether this was the case.
I worked for the NHS for many years and have never heard of people being awarded free prescriptions for the reason you have mentioned. Your GP would be the best person to ask about this.
A claimant on income-related ESA, whatever the stage of the claim, is automatically entitled to free prescriptions. This automatic entitlement does not apply to those on contributory benefits, such people might be entitled on the grounds of low income, an HC1 form would need to be filled out to ascertain whether this was the case.
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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10 years 3 months ago #117022 by Gordon
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10 years 3 months ago #117027 by carmind
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Or move to Wales, where all prerscriptions are free!
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10 years 3 months ago - 10 years 3 months ago #117029 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
The criteria for free NHS prescriptions is on NHS Choices
A little advertised way of getting free prescriptions is if you are unable to leave home without help from another person. See Help with Health Costs
Also, as NHS prescription costs are not within the remit of moderators, I am locking this post.
Your GP's surgery can provide details of NHS prescription costs if you phone them.
PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Prescriptions
almostfree wrote: Can anyone tell me if I have to pay for my NHS prescriptions while I am waiting for my ESA appeal with the HM Tribunal service to be heard.
I suffer from bouts of severe depression and take anti-depressants to control it.
I recently read an article suggesting that someone with mental health issues can get free prescriptions if their condition could give rise to health and safety issues, for either themselves or others, if the medication were to stop. However, I did not really understand the article, hence my question.
Many thanks
The criteria for free NHS prescriptions is on NHS Choices
A little advertised way of getting free prescriptions is if you are unable to leave home without help from another person. See Help with Health Costs
Also, as NHS prescription costs are not within the remit of moderators, I am locking this post.
Your GP's surgery can provide details of NHS prescription costs if you phone them.
PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Last edit: 10 years 3 months ago by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law). Reason: Added comment.
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