If you are turning or have turned 18 and are leaving care in north east London you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions until the age of 25.
This is available to all those who are eligible for Leaving Care Services from a north east London local authority, whether you still live in the area or not. You simply need to ask your local authority Leaving Care Team to apply for a free Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) for you as long as you meet the following criteria:
- Are aged 18-24 years, up till your 25th birthday
- Are a care leaver from City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest
- Are registered with a GP
- Not already eligible for free prescriptions
