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Dental & Eyecare

Dental 

If you have an urgent dental problem such as toothache or an abscess you should see your dentist not a GP.

If you have a regular dentist you should telephone them and arrange an urgent appointment.  If they are closed there should be an answer phone message with the phone number of the local dentist covering emergencies.  If you have trouble getting through, or do not have a regular dentist, call NHS 111 WALES free on 111 NHS 111 Wales

Designed to Smile - is a national programme to improve the oral health of children in Wales.  It is funded by the Welsh Government and was launched in 2009.  All of the Designed to Smile services and all NHS dental treatments for children are FREE.  Lots of good practical advice for parents and carers.

 

Eyecare

If you have an urgent problem with your eyes, the best place to go is your local optician. 

They are the experts and have the right equipment for examining your eyes.  You don’t have to be registered with them to seek help, and most opticians are open on Saturdays.  If you have a problem that needs to be looked at urgently, it is free of charge.  Opticians that offer a free eye check can be found here.

 

Help with NHS costs

If you are entitled to NHS treatment and meet certain conditions you may get help with the costs of:

  • NHS dental treatment
  • sight tests
  • glasses and contact lenses
  • necessary travel to and from hospital for NHS treatment under the care of a hospital consultant

Find out if you are entitled to Help with NHS Costs via the Low Income Scheme.

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