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NHS Business Services Authority contact number for ordering prepaid prescriptions for 3 or 12 months at a cheaper rate than single prescriptions
You can buy prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) from the NHS which…
You can get an HRT prescription prepayment certificate (HRT PPC) from the…
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you work in health and care - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
You may be able to get money back if you paid the immigration health…
You’ll be eligible to apply for a refund if you both: have a Tier 2…
You can apply online for a refund (‘reimbursement’) if either: you’re a…
How internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing, HMRC scams, immigration scams.
Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text…
You can report suspicious HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) emails, texts,…
You’ll never be asked to pay for a visa using: cash money transfer Contact…
Check if you can get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment or eye tests - or help with other NHS costs
Apply for a needs assessment by social services through your local council - support, home care help, disability equipment, day centres, care homes
Healthy Start is an NHS scheme that helps women who are pregnant or have young children and are receiving benefits, buy foods such as milk or fruit.
You can no longer order free PCR tests from the NHS.
You do not need to report the result from a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test in England.
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a free certificate in memory of your baby.
A Vaccine Damage Payment is a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000 if you're severely disabled as a result of vaccination against certain diseases - what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
If you get help from social services, direct payments let you choose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from your council
Resources for local authorities to support their roles as supervisory bodies for the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you're a student - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
Apply through your local council for short-term ('respite') care for your sick or disabled child to enable you to have a break from caring
The law on smoking in the workplace and what businesses must do to prevent smoking at work
Contact your council to find resources and support to help when you have to cope with a death
Admission forms (A1 to A11) for use in connection with compulsory admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
Contact your local council to find out what support and help is available at day care centres for disabled people
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