What is the NHS Low Income Scheme?
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In short: Help with NHS prescription, dental and optical charges in England for people on a low income who are not automatically exempt. Form HC1 leads to full help (HC2) or partial help (HC3) certificates.
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Separate from automatic benefit exemptions — apply even if on Universal Credit with low earnings.
Wales, Scotland and NI have different NHS charging rules.
See NHS prescription charges guide.
Primary source: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs
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