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