•Health benefits provide help with the costs of NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests and glasses, and wigs and fabric supports, as well as fares to receive NHS treatment.

•Some people are exempt from charges and can get full help with NHS costs and fares. Others qualify for full or partial help in specific situations or if their income and capital are below a certain amount (known as the low income scheme).

•Health benefits are administered by the NHS Business Services Authority.