5. Wigs and fabric supports
Wigs and fabric supports supplied through a hospital are free if you live in Scotland or Wales. In England and Northern Ireland, they will be free if you are:
■in any of the groups listed in
1 above ;
■aged under 16, or under 19 and in full-time education; or
■an NHS inpatient.
Refunds – You can claim a refund within three months (later if you have good cause) of the date you paid for the items if you should have been entitled to help. When you pay, ask for a receipt. Ring 0300 123 0849 to get an HC5 refund claim-form.