Huge Change in Prescriptions for Anyone Under 25 Leaving Care Announced

Huge change in prescriptions for anyone under 25 leaving care announced

Free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care will be extended in big boost

Care leavers to get free prescriptions and dental care until they are 25

Wes Streeting said the change is being made in recognition of the difficulties young people face if they have grown up in care.

WES STREETING: 'Care leavers face more challenges by 18 than most face in lifetime - we must support them' - The Mirror

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting writes for The Mirror as the government says all care leavers will get free prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye care until they turn 25

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