Firstly let me apoligise as I seem to always come here to ask a question
What box should be ticked on the back of the prescription form ?
I receive what used to be classed as Income Support now it seems to be ESA also I receive highest Mobility allowence
Whene my daughter picked up my scrip yesterday she was told she should show something - I am confused
HELP PLEASE
There should be a box for Income Related ESA on the back, but I think they can ask for proof (in the form of your award letter from DWP) if they want to…
Your confusing me lol It’s incapacity that’s changed to ESA…you don’t get free prescriptions except in certain circumstances
General exemptions from prescription costs are only applicable if you are on an income based benefit - including income based ESA. I this is the case you may be asked for evidence that you are in receipt of that benefit. DLA and its replacement PIP are not means tested benefits so don’t count. You can also be exempt from prescription charges if you have one of the conditions on the exemptions list - which, unfortunately, doesn’t include MS. However, you may still be eligible to claim an exemption if your MS can be described as “a continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without the help of another person”. If you feel this describes your MS ask your GP to complete a medical exemption form for you. You then have to sign it and they will send it away for you (this is how it works with my GP surgery). You should receive a medical exemption card (like a credit card) in the post.
I do apologise…just been checking. I’m contributions based ESA so have to pay. Income-related is free prescriptions
Well thats annoying im starting medication after baby is born its a pain ill have to pay for ms treatment im exempt until baby turns 1 luckily
Hi I was just reading this thread and do think it’s shocking that most of you have to pay for your prescriptions. I live in Glasgow and we get free NHS prescriptions in Scotland. I honestly thought the rest of the UK was the same regardless of your status. Polly x
I think prescriptions in wales are free…wouldn’t want to swear to it though
Hi Blossom I honestly thought everywhere in the UK got them free, bit of an assumption on my part but medicine is so vital to everyone when they need it and I know in the last 6 months I’ve went from not needing any medicine to now having multiple things a day to take and honestly wouldn’t be able to afford it all if I didn’t get them free. I now have a better understanding of the term “postcode lottery”. Polly x
I pay £10 a month for a pre-payment certificate. I’m on a lot of meds. It’s the only way I can afford. Otherwise it would cost me around £60 amonth
i also pay for a pre-payment card, i pretty much rattle when i walk/dodder, without the pre-payment option i’d have no chance of affording my meds.