lolli_pop   10 #121 Posted November 10, 2011 So you accept denying somebody medicine when they need it but can't afford it is unjust?  If they really have such a low income that they can't afford their medicine, they can get exemption on low income grounds. If they need a lot of medicines they can get a pre-pay certificate, which is cheaper. I pay around £10/month for mine by direct debit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
top totty   10 #122 Posted November 10, 2011 So you accept denying somebody medicine when they need it but can't afford it is unjust?  As someone has already pointed out, if you are on a low income, fill out the HC1 and you will not have to pay for prescriptions/dentist or the opticians Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chem1st   10 #123 Posted November 10, 2011 If they really have such a low income that they can't afford their medicine, they can get exemption on low income grounds. If they need a lot of medicines they can get a pre-pay certificate, which is cheaper. I pay around £10/month for mine by direct debit.  These low incomes are determined by arbitrary limits with many many variables.  Somebody on £70 a week might not be on a low income, whilst somebody on £200+ might be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lolli_pop   10 #124 Posted November 10, 2011 I just checked out the HC1 form, it looks very much like you have to be living with a partner. Not sure if this will help him, he lives on his own.  You don't. If you are living with someone, their income is also taken into account.  If you have a partner, their property, savings and any other money is counted with yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pinderson   10 #125 Posted November 10, 2011 If they really have such a low income that they can't afford their medicine, they can get exemption on low income grounds. If they need a lot of medicines they can get a pre-pay certificate, which is cheaper. I pay around £10/month for mine by direct debit.  Are you saying that you have no objection to paying while everyone in Scotland ,Wales and Ireland get ALL prescriptions free? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Murphy Jnr   10 #126 Posted November 10, 2011 If your lifetime condition is on the list, you don't pay. If it is, you do. I'm asthmatic and free prescriptions would be very nice but at least pre-pay is cheaper.  It is yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lolli_pop   10 #127 Posted November 10, 2011 Are you saying that you have no objection to paying while everyone in Scotland ,Wales and Ireland get ALL prescriptions free?  That's a separate issue, is it not?  The reality, right now, is that we do pay in England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pinderson   10 #128 Posted November 10, 2011 That's a separate issue, is it not?  The reality, right now, is that we do pay in England.  It is a very relevant issue however, is it not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lolli_pop   10 #129 Posted November 10, 2011 It is a very relevant issue however, is it not?  If you re-read my posts, you will notice that I a) need medication for a lifelong condition and, b) pay for my prescriptions.  Free prescriptions would be lovely and save me a fair bit of money.  We don't have free prescriptions for everyone in England.  ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Balpin   12 #130 Posted November 10, 2011 This word 'Scrounger' what exactly do you mean by that?  Do you mean the Royal family do not have to pay for prescriptions? Do you mean the landed gentry do not have to pay for prescriptions? Do you mean members of the House of Lords do not have to pay for prescriptions?  That is an absolute disgrace. The lazy bone idle good for nothings, rolling in money, and they dont have to pay their own way. Well I never. Thats been an eye opener for me I can tell you, and no mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
top totty   10 #131 Posted November 10, 2011 It is a very relevant issue however, is it not?  Thats politics for you, don't think this thread is about politics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
JFKvsNixon   10 #132 Posted November 10, 2011 That's a separate issue, is it not?  The reality, right now, is that we do pay in England.  They also pay in Scotland, it is funded from their NHS budget, so they pay out of their taxes. Remember nothing is free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...