Help with health costs
A quick guide to help with health costs - HC12
The National Health Service (NHS) is, mainly, for the benefit of people living in the United Kingdom (UK). If a person is accepted for NHS treatment it is generally free, although there can be charges for some things. You need to meet the conditions described in this booklet to be exempt from charges for NHS treatment.
Are you claiming free dental treatment?
This downloadable leaflet contains information on eligibility for patients to help them understand whether they're entitled to free dental treatment and let them know about other ways of getting help with their costs.
Are you claiming free treatment? (factsheet)
Don't assume you're entitled! Certain groups don't have to pay NHS dental treatment charges. You should always check with your dentist whether your treatment is private or NHS. If you're entitled to free NHS treatment and the treatment you receive is a mixture of NHS and private, you will still have to pay for the private treatment.
Can you claim free NHS prescriptions? (patient leaflet)
Not everyone can claim free NHS prescriptions in England. Checks are made on free NHS prescriptions to prevent and detect fraud and error.
Claim for for a refund of optical charges - HC5(O)
This form can be used to claim back the cost of a sight test, glasses or contact lenses on low income grounds.
Claim form for a refund of NHS dental charges - HC5(D)
This form can be used to claim back the cost of NHS dental treatment for people on a low income who may be entitled to a refund.
Claim form for a refund of travel costs to receive NHS treatment - HC5(T)
You can claim help with the cost of travel if you are on a low income and have made an additional journey to receive NHS care following a referral by a doctor (GP or hospital doctor) or dentist.
Don't assume you're entitled to free dental treatment (digital screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A digital screen that can be used in dental practice settings. If you claim when you're not entitled, even by mistake, you could face a penalty charge of £100 plus the cost of your treatment.
Help with health costs (HC11)
The National Health Service (NHS) is, mainly, for the benefit of people living in the United Kingdom (UK). If a person is accepted for NHS treatment it is generally free, although there can be charges for some things. You need to meet the conditions described in this booklet to be exempt from charges for NHS treatment.
Help with living costs (A5 booklet)
You may be struggling with living costs for a range of reasons. This leaflet tells you what support is available and how to get advice. You can also find this information on our website www.norfolk.gov.uk/costofliving.
Help with living costs (easy read)
You may be struggling with living costs for a range of reasons. This leaflet tells you what support is available and how to get advice. You can also find this information on our website www.norfolk.gov.uk/costofliving. This is an easy-read version.
Not all benefits entitle you to free dental treatment (A4 poster)
A downloadable poster featuring a mobile phone is suitable for use outside dental practice settings.
Not all benefits entitle you to free dental treatment - dentist (A4 poster)
A downloadable A4 poster for use in dental practices to help encourage patients to check whether they're entitled to free dental treatment. You can use the online eligibility checker at nhs.uk/checkbeforeyoutick.
Reduce the cost of your hormone replacement therapy - HRT - woman (leaflet)
An HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) could save you money if you pay more than two HRT prescription charges within 12 months. The HRT PPC covers an unlimited number of listed HRT medicines for a year for a one-off charge, equivalent to two single prescription charges.