Fund free/discounted glasses & lenses for those who need them daily
Fund free or heavily subsidised prescription glasses and lenses for people who rely on them every day, similar to how essential medical devices are supported. We call on the government to help reduce the cost burden so no one has to struggle to afford the sight they need to live and work.
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Fund free lens thinning and tints for people registered sight impaired
We believe the NHS optical voucher scheme fails severely sight impaired (SSI) people. Lens upgrades (thinning/tints) cost £175-£300, draining funds that could be used for other disability costs. We want the maximum voucher for all SSI people to cover essential, clinically prescribed features fully.
Fund free mental health condition prescriptions for all who need them
As a person with generalised anxiety disorder and OCD, I feel that my SSRI has had an immense positive impact on my mental health. I can only imagine this is the likely outcome for others too. I do not believe we should have to pay monthly to assist conquering our mental health conditions.
Fund free prescriptions for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
We want the government to fund free prescriptions for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a condition that affects nerves in your central nervous system. It stays with you for life and is life changing.
Fund free/discounted glasses & lenses for those who need them daily
Fund free or heavily subsidised prescription glasses and lenses for people who rely on them every day, similar to how essential medical devices are supported. We call on the government to help reduce the cost burden so no one has to struggle to afford the sight they need to live and work.
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Fund free lens thinning and tints for people registered sight impaired
We believe the NHS optical voucher scheme fails severely sight impaired (SSI) people. Lens upgrades (thinning/tints) cost £175-£300, draining funds that could be used for other disability costs. We want the maximum voucher for all SSI people to cover essential, clinically prescribed features fully.
Fund free mental health condition prescriptions for all who need them
As a person with generalised anxiety disorder and OCD, I feel that my SSRI has had an immense positive impact on my mental health. I can only imagine this is the likely outcome for others too. I do not believe we should have to pay monthly to assist conquering our mental health conditions.
Fund free prescriptions for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
We want the government to fund free prescriptions for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a condition that affects nerves in your central nervous system. It stays with you for life and is life changing.