Hundreds of thousands of patients in England are paying more than they need to for NHS prescriptions and could save an average of almost £50 a year by getting a 'prescription prepayment certificate', data obtained by MoneySavingExpert.com reveals.
A number of NHS hospital trusts have put tax refund claims from staff on hold, while others are threatening to take back money already paid out, amid mounting confusion over whether NHS workers can reclaim tax and national insurance they paid while training.
NHS workers and care staff are among thousands of people left out of pocket after a tax rebate claims firm ceased trading, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
HM Revenue & Customs has halted tax refund payouts to NHS clinical psychologists after deciding they AREN'T usually covered by special rules which have seen some already reclaim more than £10,000, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
NHS hospitals in England have made a record £120 million in car park charges in the past year, and are raking in £100,000s a year by fining patients, visitors and staff deemed to have fallen foul of car parking rules, it's been revealed.
More than 11,000 NHS workers who overpaid tax and national insurance while training have applied for a refund since April, with many more thought to be owed money – but those reclaiming face a "long, laborious and inconsistent" process.
NHS prescription and dental charges will increase in England from 1 April, the Department of Health has today announced. But, if possible, try to book a dental appointment or get your prescription ahead of that date to beat the hikes.
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.