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    Foot ulcer developed from minor surface scratch

    I did the same thing, and I now have a full blown foot ulcer, dressed every week and for over two years it's never changed,,,, became so weak all five metatarsals literally snapped!! Not my foot is deformed,,,, podiatrist kept saying it was swollen cos if the ulcer, but it was killing me...
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    NHS prescription charges penalty notice

    In my case, none of the above is true! I got a penalty noticein February 2015,,, one prescription charge plus £40 fine... Rang them and explained I had been getting prescriptions for over 20 years and ticked that box,,, I was rushed to hospital with severe pain and symptoms the doctor kept...
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    NHS prescription charges penalty notice

    I got one too, I've been diabetic type 1 for 30 years! They demanded ONE PRESCRIOTION CHARGE of the £8 and £40 fine! I rang them, I have claimed free prescriptions under the exemption rule for 30 years!!! They waived it immediately! Told me doctors do not remind patients to renew ever five...
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    Hi, I'm New,,, had enough of everything!

    Hi everyone,,, im totally new here, and im hoping by joining this site I might meet others like me, totally had enough of my life and lack of good health! I've been type 1 since I was 13... 30 years... Control has always been up and down NEVER stable. HBA1C always too high... Had carb counting...