Prescription payments age

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Interesting topic for debate…..

[Prunes]

I'm 59 and have had sle for 30 years - I knew this would happen before I turn 60 !

There is a consultation currently underway and the government are welcoming comments from the public. I will link the consultation here and within the consultation you can find the link to the questionnaire. I will be commenting!

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[Hidden in reply to Prunes]

Surely long term suffering of SLE qualifies for free scripts?

[Prunes in reply to Hidden]

Sadly not

[Hidden in reply to Prunes]

I’m also 59 and was made redundancy at Xmas due to Covid in fact the company closed completely. I won’t find work at my age especially in media sales and hubby’s police pension prevents any benefits. Doesn’t seem right to work and save your whole life to then be penalised for your forethought.With that thought in mind I’m spending all our savings on a new kitchen ha ha 🧑‍🍳

[AgedCrone in reply to Hidden]

That’s the right idea…..if it’s going to happen anyway…don’t get too upset about it…enjoy your kitchen!

[AgedCrone]

As long as the Annual Prescription option that can be paid for monthly is continued it should not be too onerous, for people still in employment.Hopefully though diseases that don’t qualify for free prescriptions at 60 now…will be considered fo inclusion at 66.

[CecilyParsley]

In Wales we have free prescriptions. Hoorah something positive for us Welshies at least

[Hidden in reply to CecilyParsley]

I was born in Barry as my Dad was stationed at RAF St. Athen in 1962...... where has the time gone 😳

[CecilyParsley in reply to Hidden]

How lovely. I used to love trips to Barry and Cold Nap as a child. I haven’t been for years xx

[Lupusrelative]

Vulnerable groups are not included in the increase. If yo don’t pay for prescriptions now it does not apply