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Medical Exemption Card
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SilentAssassin1642
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yes we are. I have an excemption card but if i remember correctly you have to fill in a few forms to get it. Pop into your GP and ask 🙂
Gasman1975
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If I remember correctly diabetics are only exempt from prescription charges if you are taking tablets or insulin. If it is only diet controlled then all prescriptions are chargeable, even test strips.
You will need to get a form from the Doctors, complete it and return it to them I think.
Hope this helps
Andy
wakman
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I am not too sure if the Nurse said anything to me Like i have said at the time i dont think that i took much on board.
I will however look into it thanks salmonpuff anyway how come salmonpuff.
SilentAssassin1642
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its the nickname given to me by my other half
we were sat in a pub one day and he said really really quickly 'sam in a pub' and it sounded like salmonpuff so it kind of stuck haha!Glad i could help - best bet like i say is to go into your surgery and ask, the receptionist may know if not go have a shat with the doc 🙂
Should be able to get one from the receptionist. Just mention you have diabetes. Then fill the form in and send it off to the agency in newcastle (used to be NHS). Needs to be renewed every 5 years but they send you a reminder.
Anyone on diabetes medication is eligible. This does not include BP or cholesterol meds.
All prescriptions are then free, whether they are diabetes related or not. For life.
Anyone on diabetes medication is eligible. This does not include BP or cholesterol meds.
All prescriptions are then free, whether they are diabetes related or not. For life.
rossi_mac
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its the nickname given to me by my other half
Glad i could help - best bet like i say is to go into your surgery and ask, the receptionist may know if not go have a shat with the doc 🙂
!! Salmonpuff !! never expected that to be the reasoning!?!
Anyway RE medical cards, as others have said yes we are, but prob only if on medication, but maybe not. But then all medication/prescripts are free, if you're only getting your diabetic stuff, it should be fine to pick up without your card, I've never shown mine, I think it's for when picking up other drugs etc that aren't just for diabetics.
SilentAssassin1642
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haha, loads of people say that. My new boss mentioned my email address in my interview today and laughed so hard when i told him the reasoning behind it XD
seriously? I always have to show my card when i go in - the only exception was the other day when i rushed down to pick up some blood strips and forgot my card and ended up panicing in the pharmacy - i think they just wanted me to get out of there haha. Making a show of myself
rossi_mac
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Yep seriously,
I go to Boots, and they never ask, I just put a cross in the box on the back.
they put the gear in a bag that says "free" also so if my wife picks them up no money to exchange!
Hi All...
As diabetics you are entitled to a medical exemption card.
You need to get either a HC5 form for refunds if you have paid NHS Charges over the ladt 3 months
You will need to also get a HC11 form, "Help with health costs"
Contact your local DSS office or NHS Business Services Authority
PO Box 1011
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 2ZP
Phone no: 08456 099 299
Hope this helps
Heidi
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As diabetics you are entitled to a medical exemption card.
You need to get either a HC5 form for refunds if you have paid NHS Charges over the ladt 3 months
You will need to also get a HC11 form, "Help with health costs"
Contact your local DSS office or NHS Business Services Authority
PO Box 1011
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 2ZP
Phone no: 08456 099 299
Hope this helps
Heidi
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The card should also cover you for all NHS charges for eye tests/glasses,
Dentist, wigs and surgical stockings......sorry to say the last 2....
Heidi
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Steff
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The card should also cover you for all NHS charges for eye tests/glasses,
Dentist, wigs and surgical stockings......sorry to say the last 2....
Heidi
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yep easy procedure just go to the gp fill out a form and take it from there took about 3 weeks for mine to arrive, luckily i aint had to show mine yet
Caroline Wilson
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All diabetics on any kind of medication are entitled to a medical exemption certificate, which covers you for all kinds of things.
The practice nurse at my GPs surgery filled in mine for me, you can only get one if the form is signed by your GP.
Not everyone with a long term medical condition can get an exemption certificate, osteo arthritis for example doesn't entitle you to one.
The practice nurse at my GPs surgery filled in mine for me, you can only get one if the form is signed by your GP.
Not everyone with a long term medical condition can get an exemption certificate, osteo arthritis for example doesn't entitle you to one.
SilentAssassin1642
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you can get helpw ith glasses/eye tests with an exemption card?! dang...i wish id realised that sooner...my last pair cost me ?50 *grumble*
I got my exemption certificate in April this year.
You can only get a certificate if you are on medication eg Metformin or Insulin. The doctor has to complete part of the form and sign and stamp the bottom right hand side of it.
RachelT
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Medical Exemption certification
If anybody wants any more info on this subject
People can apply for a medical exemption certificate if they suffer from any of the following:
? A permanent fistula which requires the continuous use of dressings and or an appliance
? Epilepsy, if they are taking continuous treatment
? Diabetes mellitus, that isn?t controlled by diet alone
? Myxoedema, or other diseases that require continuous thyroid hormone supplements
? Hypoparathyroidism
? Diabetes insipidus
? Addison?s disease and other hypoadrenaline diseases
? Mysathenia gravis
? Any continuing physical disability that means you are unable to leave your home without help.
(Not even very sure what half of these things are...)
basically anything you have to take medication for. (oddly not asthema)
Oh and if you're pregnant, over 60 (or 65) or under 18 and if full time education....
Getting the form can be a bugger though, my GP didn't have one, nor did the reception and nor did the attached pharmacy....nor did Superdrugs. If all else fails try your local hospital pharmacy.
If you don't fall into any of the above categories you can buy a pre-payment card for a fixed ammount that means having paid (80 quid or something) you don't have to pay for anymore prescriptions for six months. Handy if you're diet controlled but need statins and blood pressure meds or something else on a regular basis.
Rachel
If anybody wants any more info on this subject
People can apply for a medical exemption certificate if they suffer from any of the following:
? A permanent fistula which requires the continuous use of dressings and or an appliance
? Epilepsy, if they are taking continuous treatment
? Diabetes mellitus, that isn?t controlled by diet alone
? Myxoedema, or other diseases that require continuous thyroid hormone supplements
? Hypoparathyroidism
? Diabetes insipidus
? Addison?s disease and other hypoadrenaline diseases
? Mysathenia gravis
? Any continuing physical disability that means you are unable to leave your home without help.
(Not even very sure what half of these things are...)
basically anything you have to take medication for. (oddly not asthema)
Oh and if you're pregnant, over 60 (or 65) or under 18 and if full time education....
Getting the form can be a bugger though, my GP didn't have one, nor did the reception and nor did the attached pharmacy....nor did Superdrugs. If all else fails try your local hospital pharmacy.
If you don't fall into any of the above categories you can buy a pre-payment card for a fixed ammount that means having paid (80 quid or something) you don't have to pay for anymore prescriptions for six months. Handy if you're diet controlled but need statins and blood pressure meds or something else on a regular basis.
Rachel
insulinaddict09
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Ive not got a Medical Exemption Card I just tick the box on the back of my script and thats it , I always go to the same pharmacy and as they know me they have never asked for one . where do I get a form for one ?
I just tick the box on the back of my script and thats it , I always go to the same pharmacy and as they know me they have never asked for one . where do I get a form for one ?Caroline Wilson
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Ive not got a Medical Exemption Card
You need to see your doctor. It might pay to talk to the receptionist or the practice nurse first as they are often more up on these things than the doctor.
I always use the same pharmacy, have done so for the last 15 or so years and he always asks to see my card, so I think it depends where you get your prescriptions if they ask to see the card or not.
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