Help With Health Costs
Prescription charges in Scotland have been abolished, with effect from 1 April 2011. Dental checks and sight tests are also free for everyone on the NHS.
If you are 19 years old or over, you are more than likely still paying for glasses and other dental treatment. However, you can apply for help with these costs under the low income scheme. To do this you need to fill in a form called an HC1. You can pick up one of these forms at the SRC Advice Centre in the John McIntyre Building. Some GPs, opticians and dentists stock the forms as well.
Once you have sent away the completed form, the Prescription Pricing Authority determines whether you can afford to pay towards the cost of your treatment, and if so, how much. If you are eligible for help, you receive a certificate. You need to reapply for this every year.
You can get more information about help with health costs by phoning the helpline on 0845 850 1166.