Chapter 5: Health benefits

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There is a newer version of this publication available:
Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook 2020/21

This chapter covers:

1. What are health benefits (here)

2. Who is eligible (here)

3. Claiming health benefits (here)

4. Challenging a decision (here)

Basic facts

– Everyone in Scotland is entitled to free NHS eye and dental checks and free prescriptions.

– Full-time students under 19 can get free dental treatment and vouchers for glasses.

– Any student under 18 can get free NHS dental treatment.

– Other students can get help if they have a low income or in certain other circumstances.

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