Extended Care Leaver Health offer up to age 25
Find out information on how 18–24 year old care leavers can access to free prescriptions, dental and optometry support.
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As part of the Pan London Care Leaver Compact, South West London ICB is supporting care leavers aged 18–24 with access to free prescriptions, dental and optometry support.
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Free NHS Prescriptions (3-monthly or annual exemption certificates)
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£500 towards non cosmetic Dental Care (including eye care treatment if required)
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£100 towards Optometry
If you're aged 18–24 and have left care in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, or Wandsworth, you may be eligible
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Aged 18–24 (up to 25th birthday)
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Care leaver from one of the 6 South West London boroughs
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Registered with a GP, If you are not registered with a GP visit the NHS website to register [External link]
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Not already eligible for free prescriptions via national exemptions. You can check if you get a free prescription on the NHS website [External Link]
How to Apply (Simple Steps)
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Contact your Leaving Care Team (Email the Leaving Care Team, Call: 020 8770 6600)
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Fill out the application form
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Get support to check your eligibility
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