NHS Help with health costs

Free

The NHS Help with Health Costs page is a dedicated government resource designed to ensure that financial hardship or personal circumstances do not prevent people from accessing vital medical care. While standard medical consultations and hospital visits are naturally free at the point of use, certain items like prescriptions, dental check-ups, and eye tests usually carry a fee in England. This online service helps the public check if they qualify for full or partial exemptions based on factors like age, pregnancy, income levels, or whether they receive specific state benefits like Universal Credit. For individuals who do not automatically qualify through benefits but still have tight finances, the page guides them through the NHS Low Income Scheme, which helps cover or reduce the costs of prescriptions, dental treatment, glasses, wigs, fabric supports, and even the public transport costs required to travel to hospital appointments.

• Digital resources
• Financial support
• Information & advice
• Physical health conditions