Louise Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Don't know Ginette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 perhaps I can help with this little quandry being a Welshman Wales has always had a high "bad health" problem and as most parts qualify for category 1 european funding as they are so in poverty and in deprived areas people were not always going to their doctor to get help as the fee was so high. The plan is to abolish the prescription charge altogether in Wales but doing this via a staged method. This should hopefully mean a well population ready to go out and work instead of claiming benefits. They actually will save money as they won't be spending money on sickness benefits etc The rest of the UK doesnt want to join up to this scheme of thought though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks Andrew We do have quite a few schemes up here the rest of the Uk don't have like free bus travel for over 60's through the whole of Scotland not just your local area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thank you Andrew. That sounds like really clear thinking. I wonder if it's working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Picked up my glasses yesterday. They are lush and the prescription is perfect!!! As usual, great opticians!!! They look something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 They are lovely specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 it depends on where you go for your sight test as to how much you pay. some people will get a test for free on the nhs, but there are conditions. where i work at the moment a private sight test is £10. which is excellent for a sight test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I get mine free because I belong to the optician's care scheme - which probably costs me an eye test amount each month!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I get them free - my Granpy had Glaucoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I get them under the NHS, but you still have to pay for the frames and a bit towards the lenses. They were expensive glasses-but there's no point in nicking them as they will be no use to anyone but me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I get them under the NHS, but you still have to pay for the frames and a bit towards the lenses. They were expensive glasses-but there's no point in nicking them as they will be no use to anyone but me!!! if you are under 17 and in full time education, where i work the glasses are free!! and the range is nice aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I have 20 20 vision but am as deaf as a post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I should have seen that one coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Especially as you have 20/20 I am so short sighted that I get free eye tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 The opposite of me then!!! I'm so long sighted I can only see the sky properly without my specs on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Picked up my glasses yesterday. They are lush and the prescription is perfect!!! As usual, great opticians!!! Excellent choice! I have two pairs of this brand of frames - they seem to do some really cool designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
