NHS Entitlement
NHS-funded sight tests are available for those who are eligible. You qualify if you are:
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aged 60 or over.
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aged 40 or over and with a parent, sister, brother with Glaucoma.
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registered severely sight-impaired/blind or sight-impaired/partially sighted.
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Suffering from Diabetes.
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Suffering from Glaucoma.
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Considered to be at risk from Glaucoma as advised by an ophthalmologist.
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Are named on a valid HC2 Certificate. People named on a valid HC3 certificate may also get some help.
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Universal Credit - there is no automatic entitlement. You must apply for, and be named on a valid HC2 certificate. To receieve an HC2 certificate, you will need to complete an HC1 form and return this to Jobs and Benefits. We have HC1 forms in practice for you to collect should you need one.
NHS funded sight tests and an optical voucher to help with the cost of glasses are available if you:
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are aged under 16.
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are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education.
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or your partner are receiving income support.
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or your partner receive income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not contribution based).
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or your partner receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
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or your partner receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not contribution based).
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are named on a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate.
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are named on a valid HC2 certificate. People named on a valid HC3 certificate may also get some help.
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