Help With Health Costs
Normally students are experts of how to save money or get a student discount but many don't know about the help available for NHS Health care costs including Prescriptions, Dental Treatment, Sight Tests, Glasses or Contact Lenses, Wigs and Fabric Supports, and Travel to receive NHS treatment.
The majority of home fee paying students qualify for free or reduced cost NHS Charges. This includes help with prescription charges, eye tests and dental treatment amongst other items. Application forms also known as HC1 can be obtained from the Vice President's Office-Hope Park, doctor's surgeries, opticians and dentists. If you do pay any NHS charges you should ask at the time of paying for the "refund form" which after completing should be sent along with your completed HC1 form.
The above section on finance is only a brief guide and is correct only at the time of writing; things may change during the course of the academic year. For up to date accurate advice/information you should contact SU Education and Welfare Officer Matt Wilson on vpres@hope.ac.uk.
The relevant documentation detailing your rights to health care costs (including the applications form) can be collected from the Vice Presidents Officer or can be posted out contact; Matt Wilson on vpres@hope.ac.uk or 0151 291 3709.
