Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).
The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
From 1 April 2019, the charges are:
If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC. The charge for a single prescription item is £9.15, whereas a three month PPC will cost you £29.65 and a 12 month PPC £105.90.
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website
These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services, the National Health Service (NHS), to newly arrived individuals seeking asylum. They cover issues such as the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services.
Special care has been taken to ensure that information is given in clear language, and the content and style has been tested with user groups. Click the button below to see a list of all available languages.
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of patients find the receptionists at this GP practice helpful
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of patients felt their needs were met during their last general practice appointment
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of patients had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to during their last general practice appointment
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of patients took the appointment they were offered
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of patients describe their overall experience of this GP practice as good
Local (CCG) average: 84%, National average: 83%
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of patients were involved as much as they wanted to be in decisions about their care and treatment during their last general practice appointment
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