Entitlements

There are certain groups of people who are entitled to a free sight test and possible help towards the cost of spectacles under the Nation Health Service. These tests can be carried out at all our practices.

The following groups are entitled to a free sight test.

You or your partner have a HC2 certificate

Aged under 16

Aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full time education

Aged 40 or over and the parent, brother, sister or child of a person with Glaucoma

Aged 60 or over

Diabetic

Suffering from Glaucoma

Registered blind or partially sighted

You are also entitled to help towards any spectacles you require if you are in receipt of the following

Income Support

Job Seekers Allowance – Income Based Only

Pension Credit (Guaranteed)

Tax Credit (previously Disabled Person’s Tax Credit) with Valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate

Working Tax credit

Domiciliary Visits

For those people who are deemed to be housebound, whether in their own home or nursing home, we will do a home visit.

The Optician will come to you and carry out the sight test and if necessary help you choose new spectacles from a range they will bring with them. When they have been prepared they will deliver them to you and fit them correctly.

For those aged 60 and over the cost of the visit and the sight test, is covered by the National Health Service.

For further information please telephone your local practice, or click the link below.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/NHS Charges

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