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17th August 2021, 09:45 | #1 |
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Prescription Charges
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Anyone seen the latest bright idea from the government? There's a consultation going on to 'align' the dates for free prescription charges to the state retirement age. There is no promise not to apply it retrospectively to those already over 60. Apart from impacting on everyone it seems really unfair to women who have already (in my wife's case) been forced to wait an extra seven years to collect their state pension after the last 'realignment' exercise. Other than that, the one bright spot in my life is that that still love my 75!!! Cheers |
17th August 2021, 10:10 | #2 | |
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I can see it as money saving but in the last 20 months the government have spent a fortune, money has to be saved or gained from somewhere. I don't think I'm bothered as I pay now so it is different to having something for free and then having to pay for it. working until 67, for some that may be fine but personally I think that is too old, not many years until you are sitting in the rocking chair waiting to push up daises. macafee2 |
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17th August 2021, 10:15 | #3 |
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17th August 2021, 11:52 | #4 |
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Perhaps they should align prescription charges with those in Scotland?
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17th August 2021, 12:42 | #5 |
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Yes, it makes a massive difference to those on low incomes, especially those who have serious and long lasting medical conditions
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Those with most chronic illnesses already get their prescriptions free.
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17th August 2021, 15:01 | #7 |
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That's good to know but free prescriptions helps those who need medication but don't classify as chronic and indeed those who although not a chronic illness but don't have the spare cash to cover prescription costs |
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”Excluding temporary COVID-19 funding, the Scottish Government has over £1.30 per person to spend on public services this year for every £1 of spending per person on comparable services in England. As an Englishman - Scottish Independence cannot come soon enough. Perhaps then our low income families and individuals who suffer illness and have to pay for prescription can get a fairer bite of the Cherry. |
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17th August 2021, 18:18 | #10 |
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