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<p>The Department has extensive arrangements in place to help people access prescriptions,
eye sight tests and dental treatment. This includes a broad range of National Health
Service charge exemptions for certain medical conditions and related to age or entitlement
to certain social security benefits. The Department has no current plans to amend
these exemptions.</p><p> </p><p>Apprentices on a low income, who do not qualify for
an exemption, may be eligible for full or partial help with prescription charges,
dental treatment charges and the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses through
application to the NHS Low Income Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>On prescription charges, to
support those with greatest need who do not qualify for an exemption or the low-income
scheme, prescription prepayment certificates are available. A holder of a 12-month
certificate can get all the prescriptions they need for just £2 per week.</p>
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