LWCRA - am I entitled to free glasses and eye test?

cjk15
cjk15 Community member Posts: 2 Listener

thanks for reading.

I’m finding it difficult to understand the NHS page re. Funding and eye vouchers for those claiming benefits.

I get the basic universal credit allowance plus the LWCRA rate on top amounting to £808 each months. I’m really overdue an eye exam and haven’t been in 3 years due to my mental health condition and being afraid I can’t afford whatever I’ll be charged. My last glasses cost over £200 from specsavers and I just dont have this amount free which has put me off going.

can anyone advise if I’ll be entitled to an optical voucher? I don’t mind paying for an eye test but it’s the cost of the glasses that worries me. I feel I’ll become embarrassed when I’m there if I’m not able to afford any. Both of my eyes are 5+ prescription so pretty strong and I really need my eyes retesting as I’m struggling with my current 3 year old glasses.


thank you everyone and have a lovely day.

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