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[Deleted User]
[Deleted User] Posts: 23 Connected
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Hi I'm @Purposeful

I have recently been awarded PIP enhanced on both components and was wondering can i get exemptions on dental care, prescriptions and opticians.
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  • duckett123
    duckett123 Community member Posts: 81 Courageous
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    yes if your on esa as well theres a part on dental forms when you go to dentist what benefits your on, same as prescription opticians get discount just ask when you go to theses people.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 23 Connected
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    Hi @duckett123
    Thank you for the advice.
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    Sorry that
    duckett123 said:
    yes if your on esa as well theres a part on dental forms when you go to dentist what benefits your on, same as prescription opticians get discount just ask when you go to theses people.
    Sorry that is incorrect. For free nhs services you need to have an IR element

    If you are on a low income the you can apply for an HC2 cert which does entitle to free services

    CR
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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