NHS prescriptions: 15 groups can get help with prescription costs | Personal Finance | Finance

For Universal Credit claimants, eligibility also depends on whether the claimant has responsibility for one or more children.

Typically, applicants who earned £435 or less, or £935 if they have responsibility for a child, should be entitled to free prescriptions.

People who get a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs will not have to pay. This is known as HC2.
If people have a low income, they may be eligible to receive financial help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

The scheme covers:

• Prescription costs
• Dental costs
• Eyecare costs
• Healthcare travel costs
• Wigs and fabric supports