Free eyecare and dental in Scotland - no help through PIP?

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wiltrob
wiltrob Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited September 2018 in Benefits and income
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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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    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. 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @wiltrob, and welcome!

    You can find out more about the NHS low income scheme mentioned by Poppy, and apply, on this NHS page.
  • wiltrob
    wiltrob Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you so much for your replies and help. Appreciated.

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