Who Qualifies for Free NHS Prescriptions?
New NHS figures reveal a 4% rise in prescriptions. Discover if you're among the pensioners, benefit claimants, or those with specific conditions eligible for free medication. Check your status now.
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BBC expert's prescription warning for under-60s
BBC's Paul Lewis urges under-60s in England to check for free NHS prescriptions as Chancellor freezes charges. Discover if you qualify for exemptions or a Prepayment Certificate.
UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications
Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.
NHS prescription fees frozen for second consecutive year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes NHS prescription charges at £9.90 for second year, saving patients £12 million. Campaigners call for complete abolition of 'unfair health tax'.
NHS dentistry petition signed by 120,000 handed to government
A 120,632-strong petition demands urgent NHS dentistry funding. With £3bn funding only covering half the population, patients resort to DIY extractions. Join the call for change.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
NHS Free Prescription Expansion for Millions
The NHS is set to expand free prescription access to millions more patients in what's being hailed as the biggest healthcare reform in decades. Discover who qualifies and when changes take effect.
Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis
Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
48 Conditions That Qualify for Free NHS Prescriptions
Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for free NHS prescriptions in England, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds annually on essential medications.
NHS Prescribes Art & Culture as Medical Treatment
Groundbreaking NHS initiatives are prescribing museum visits, gallery tours and cultural activities as legitimate medical treatments, with remarkable results for both physical and mental health conditions.
Common Medications Causing Silent Nutrient Deficiencies
Shocking new research reveals how common prescription drugs could be draining essential vitamins and minerals from millions of Brits, leading to unexplained fatigue, brain fog and serious health complications.
Free Prescriptions: Who Qualifies Without Paying
Millions of Britons could be missing out on free NHS prescriptions they're entitled to. Discover if you're among those who qualify without paying the £9.90 charge.
NHS Corridor Care Crisis: Patients Witness Deaths
Shocking NHS report reveals patients are experiencing severe trauma after witnessing deaths while receiving 'corridor care' in overcrowded hospitals across England.
NHS Issues Critical Four-Week Diazepam Shortage Warning
Patients face medication disruption as NHS confirms serious diazepam supply issues. Essential guidance for those affected and alternative treatment options revealed.
Halloween Health Alert: 8 Risky Medications
Medical experts issue urgent warning about prescription drugs that could cause dangerous reactions to Halloween treats. Is your medication on the list?
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Mounjaro: UK Weight Loss Drug Revolution
The groundbreaking diabetes medication Mounjaro is transforming weight management across Britain, but availability and cost remain significant barriers for patients seeking its benefits.
Pharmacy price hack slashes medication costs by 90%
Exclusive investigation reveals how Brits are bypassing expensive pharmacy prices for common medications, with some saving hundreds of pounds annually through simple legal loopholes.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS Winter Crisis: 'Twindemic' Threat Looms
NHS leaders warn of perfect storm as COVID-19 and flu cases threaten to overwhelm health service this winter. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting demands urgent government action.
Nine prescription drugs could become over-the-counter
Major NHS reforms could see prescription-only medications for conditions like hay fever and heartburn become available in pharmacies without a doctor's note, saving millions and reducing GP waiting times.
NHS Crisis: 12-Hour A&E Waits Risking Lives
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerously long NHS waiting times are jeopardising patient safety, with mini-stroke victims facing potentially catastrophic delays in emergency care.
NHS Winter Crisis: Hospitals Battle Covid and Flu Surge
The NHS is battling its worst winter crisis in years with soaring Covid and flu admissions, emergency care delays, and critical staff shortages pushing hospitals to breaking point across England.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
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