NHS Entitlements

or is in possession of:



· a disabled persons tax credit NHS exemption certificate


Check the guidelines below to see if you are eligible for a free eye examination from the NHS:

AGE:



· If you are under the age of 16


· If you are aged 60 or over


· If you are a full time student aged 16,17 or 18


HEALTH:



· If you suffer from diabetes / glaucoma


· If you are aged 40 or over and are the parent, brother, sister or child of a person with glaucoma


· If you have been prescribed with complex lenses under the NHS optical voucher scheme.


INCOME:


If you or your partner receives:



· Income Support

· Job seekers allowance


· a working families tax credit NHS exemption certificate


If you receive a low income you may be eligible to NHS help but you must complete an HC1 form, which is available in the practice.


· If you are registered blind / partially sighted