Do you have dental pain?
We are unable to help with dental pain, this is something that we would signpost you to a local dentist for specialist treatment.
You can find local NHS services near you through our Self Help page.
Are you having trouble with your vision?
If you need to have a sight test, it is advisable to get this done through a local opticians. There are many around, it is best to Google local opticians in the area.
You’re entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
- are under 16
- are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home)
- are 60 or over
- are registered as partially sighted or blind
- have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
- have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
- are a prisoner on leave from prison
- are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement
- are entitled to or named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
Are you have trouble with your hearing?
It is advisable to have a hearing test at a local hearing centre, which are free. Once you have done this, you can then have a follow up with the Doctor and they can discuss the findings. There are many around, it is best to Google local hearing centres in the area.
