Health

Millions of people across the UK are struggling to afford eye care due to the cost of living crisis, industry experts have said. They're now urging the Government to increase the amount people can get to cover the cost of glasses and contact lenses. Here's what you need to know, plus the support available.

The price of the cheapest sanitary pads sold by major retailers and supermarkets - a 10-pack of Tesco Essentials maxi towels - has almost doubled since this time last year, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. The hike is a blow to those trying to keep costs down as the cost of living soars but there are still ways you can save.

More than one million people in England missed out on average savings of £40 in the 12 months to April 2021 because they did not use a prescription 'season ticket', according to data from our Freedom of Information request. These certificates typically offer savings to users who pay for more than one prescription a month. 

Free sanitary products are to be made available in primary schools in England, as well as secondary schools, the Government confirmed today.

Sanitary products will be made available for free in secondary schools and colleges in England, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced.

Charges for NHS dental services in England are set to rise by 5% on 1 April, the Government has announced – so if you've been meaning to go to the dentist, see if you can go before then to avoid paying extra.

Tens of thousands of hay fever sufferers are overpaying for tablets - in some cases by more than £6 each time - because they get a prescription when it would be cheaper to buy them 'over the counter'.

A scheme to give free sanitary products to women on low incomes has been launched in Scotland.

The Government will consider whether to supply the UK's poorest schoolgirls with free sanitary products, after it emerged that a charity which donates the items to Kenya to combat 'period poverty' has now begun doing so in Yorkshire.

Charges for NHS prescriptions and NHS dental care in England will rise from 1 April, the Government has announced – so i f you've been meaning to go to the dentist, see if you can book in before then to avoid paying extra.