NHS Low Income Scheme — official update 2026-08-10
Includes what's covered, who can apply, how to apply and the evidence you need to support your application.
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Universal Credit — official update 2026-08-09
Not everyone getting Universal Credit is entitled to help with their health costs. You are only entitled to claim for help with health costs if your total take-home pay for your household in your last Universal Credit assessment period was below a specific amount. Your household's total take-home pay (the net income earned by everyone in your household after tax, National Insurance, and pensions are deducted) must be:
Respond to your letter — official update 2026-08-09
Respond by the deadline on your letter, or you may get further charges.
NHS penalty charges and enquiry letters — official update 2026-08-09
Guidance on enquiry letters, and paying, challenging and avoiding penalty charges
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) — official update 2026-08-09
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months. The prescription charge in England is £9.90. A PPC costs:
Help with health costs for people getting Universal Credit — official update 2025-12-15
If you receive Universal Credit, you may also qualify for help with health costs.
Universal Credit — official update 2024-10-17
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) — official update 2024-08-12
Find out about prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs), including what they are and how they can help you save money.
Help with health costs — official update 2021-11-18
Find out more information about when you need to pay, help on universal credit, travel costs and personal health budgets
Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs — official update 2017-12-20
Check if you can get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment or eye tests - or help with other NHS costs