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Have you planned for care in later life?

Joanna Pearl

Only a small fraction of us are planning for care costs in later life, according to our new research. How concerned should we be?

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Scam watch: Ehic scammers steal £135

Faye Lipson

Some dubious websites are charging people for free health cards and a Which? member fell into the trap. Have you been duped into paying for something which you’re actually entitled to for free?

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Why I didn’t visit my dentist for two years

Patrick Steen

I used to like going to the dentist. What’s not to like about getting your teeth pampered? Yes, sometimes there’s drilling, but it’s nice to walk away feeling confident about your smile. But then there’s the cost….

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What happened to Optical Express’ ‘lifetime’ guarantee?

Pam said 2 weeks, 6 days ago:

David, I had the same procedure as you in 2013 and are now having problems…
What happened to Optical Express’ ‘lifetime’ guarantee?

Miss R Saxon said 3 weeks, 1 day ago:

When I was sold laser eye surgery, I was about nineteen years old, and was…
What happened to Optical Express’ ‘lifetime’ guarantee?

Jazz Stening said 4 weeks ago:

I had LASIK with optical express in 2014 and was promised free eye checks for…
Is it too hard to get an appointment with your GP?

wavechange said 1 month ago:

Hi Rachel – I suggest that if you cannot get an appointment online or on…

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by Abby Semple Skipper on 13 December 2019

Should the Sunflower Lanyard scheme be adopted everywhere?

The Sunflower Lanyard scheme helps make others aware of hidden disabilities. Do you think it should become mainstream? I really do, and this is why.

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by Patrick Steen on 2 August 2019

Patrick and John get their teeth into dentistry

What are your experiences with getting NHS and private dental treatment? I had a chat with community member John Ward to see if our experiences matched.

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by Siobhan Lyttle on 13 May 2019

Would you take a DNA test?

Are home ancestry kits a cheap way to discover your family’s past, or do they reveal your most personal information to third parties? I’m wondering if it’s worth taking a test.

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by Suzanne Hall on 26 April 2019

Should we be more upbeat about later life?

Our ageing society signifies an improvement in living and working conditions. Our guest, Suzanne Hall, asks if we’re right to be ‘downbeat’ about later life.

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by Professor Dame Sally Davies on 29 March 2019

How can we promote healthier food choices?

Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Advisor to the Government, explains how the country can tackle obesity.

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by Oscar Webb on 9 February 2019

Would you use an online GP app?

New online GP services promise to make access to healthcare easier and quicker. Would you use a digital doctor?

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