Healthcare

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.

Customers of not-for-profit medical insurer WPA will be paid a second rebate worth about 40% of their monthly premiums, after receiving a similar payment back in April.

Healthcare professionals have a "crucial role" in helping people with mental health problems avoid financial difficulties, according to a new report – but many patients aren't being offered this support.

The cost of NHS dental check-ups and treatment will increase by 5% next month – so if you've been meaning to go to the dentist, see if you can book in before that to avoid paying extra.

If you lived in Wales between April 2003 and August 2013, and paid for care under the NHS or privately, you could reclaim £10,000s in fees. But hurry, as you must start the reclaiming process before Thursday.

Carers will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help to relieve the burden of looking after loved ones as part of reforms to be set out in the Queen's Speech tomorrow, it has been reported.

Bills for long-term public and private care in old age are to be capped at £75,000 in England, in a £1 billion move to be funded by dragging more people into the inheritance tax net.

Consumers may be overpaying for dental care because some dentists with both NHS and private arms push patients down the more expensive private route.