- Overview
- Free NHS prescriptions
- Support for NHS costs if you are on a low income
- Prescription pre-payment certificates
- Support for those who are pregnant, parents and children
- Free sexual health medication and contraception
- Cost of living support
If you have low income, you may get help with prescription and other NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS).
The scheme covers:
You can apply for the scheme if the value of your savings, investments or property is below £23,250 for people who live permanently in a care home; or below £16,000 for everyone else. Any help you’re entitled to is also available to your partner and any dependent young people.
Depending on your savings you may receive full help (HC2 certificate) or partial help (HC3 certificate). You can apply for HC2 or HC3 online or by post.
If you need help or have questions about the LIS, call 0300 330 1343 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays.
