Benefits - Health costs

Most National Health Service (NHS) treatment is free however there are charges for some things. You may be able to get help with the following:

• NHS dental treatment, including check-ups  
• Vouchers towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses
• Wigs and fabric supports, such as abdominal and spinal supports

You may be able to get help with these costs if you are in  receipt of one of the following:

• Income Support
• Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit
• Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit with a disability or severe disability element

You may also be able to get help with the cost of charges if:

• You are named on a valid NHS Exemption Certificate
• You are 60 or over
• You are under 16 (under 18 for NHS dental treatment) 
• You are under 19 and still in full-time education
• You suffer from a listed medical condition
• You have a maternity exemption certificate
• You get a war or service disablement pension

Call the Health Cost advice line on 0845 850 1166.