Free eyecare and dental in Scotland - no help through PIP?
wiltrob
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Why does contibution based employment and pip not help with free dental eye care in Scotland. What can i do. Help adise appreciated
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Hi,
Contributions based ESA or PIP doesn't entitle anyone to free NHS treatment. None of these benefits are means tested, which means you could live with a partner that works.
If your household is on low income you can fill out a HC1 form for the NHS low income scheme.
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Hi @wiltrob, and welcome!
You can find out more about the NHS low income scheme mentioned by Poppy, and apply, on this NHS page. -
Thank you so much for your replies and help. Appreciated.
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