hi i know it is possible to free eye tests but can you get free contact lenses as well? i recently signed up for jobseekers allowance. i have no money in the bank to pay for contact lenses or glasses. i still have not received my first 'dole' payment. i might as well get what im allowed to, coz i will be paying taxes in a few weeks when i can get a job hopefully? does anyone know?
2007-01-12 23:31:58 · 9 answers · asked by Terry Jones 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
you wont get free contacts but glasses.
2007-01-13 01:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by fajita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the nhs will not pay for contact lenses. you may be entitled to help with the cost of your glasses, like the nhs paying for the lenses and you apying for the frames. Just ask the dole people.
2007-01-13 00:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not sure about lenses because they are luxury not a necessity. I do know that if you are in receipt of benefits you are entitled to either a discount on glasses or free ones..go into your local opticians and ask them.
2007-01-15 09:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Chill_Out 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will get your contact lens trial free.
Go to specsavers its £12 per month for lenses
2007-01-12 23:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by Roxley x 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you will only get glasses but take advantage of there free trials and at specsavers if you do it by direct debit it works out about eleven pound a month
2007-01-13 01:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by kelly h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would get the voucher for the optician,but as for contact lenses you would have to discuss that with them
2007-01-12 23:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by barnowl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find yourself a job
2007-01-16 23:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.quiringeyecare.com/FreeContacts.htm
2007-01-12 23:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by aunt_beeaa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no there not free
2007-01-12 23:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by hey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋