i am on universal credit and pip can I have some help with vets bills

shellynorthall0812
shellynorthall0812 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited May 20 in Everyday life

Hi i am on universal credit and pip can I have some help with vets bills

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  • SwiftFox
    SwiftFox Community Member Posts: 1,402 Championing

    I somehow don't think the benefits system is for that..You could try PDSA charity, but you'll still have to pay something.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,186 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @shellynorthall0812 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    Unfortunately there is no official help available for vets bills for people on PIP and UC but as Santosha mentioned above there is various animal charities that may be able to help.

    My dog needs ongoing medication as he has seizures and we have recently found that we can pay around £35 for a prescription from the vets and then pick up the medication at the human pharmacy as his medication is the same as what they prescribe humans.

    This has saved us hundreds of pounds so far as it used to cost nearly £250 a month for him so that may be an option too😊

  • jonf
    jonf Community Member Posts: 458 Pioneering

    Nottingham has the PDSA

    Exeter RSPCA has a reduced scheme. Animals cost a fortune these days.

  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community Member Posts: 3,634 Championing
    edited June 11

    @shellynorthall0812

    It could be worth taking out insurance from £3.60 per month

    https://www.gocompare.com/pet-insurance/

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