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  1. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    Legally, they need to be informed that they need to do this because there's a requirement for public notice. Technically, it's illegal to carry a...
    Post by: towerhil, Sep 29, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    It's not 'Ignorance of the law', it's 'mistake of fact', which is indeed a defence in law. There's also a requirement for public notice if there's...
    Post by: towerhil, Sep 29, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    No, you needed one before 2002, but it was issued once and didn't expire. A reminder to renew was sent out only to people diagnosed after 2002.
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    Charge is smaller, yes?
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I know, right! I had a letter lined up demonstrating how their actions were illegal, but am rejigging it today so it becomes a prelegal.
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I know what basis they think it is, but they happen to be wrong about it. That's why it's so weird - 'I'm going to give you free medicines even...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    They sent me a letter specifically threatening my credit rating.
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    Yes but it would have been issued once and that was it. Even so, they have never had the legal right to raise this fine without proving knowing...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I replied to this earlier, but the mods appear to have taken down my useful answer. Type 1s used to have blanket exemption just like the over 60s...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    The response from your MP will be that the minister cannot act, You have a right to fight this. Tell them about your circumstances and ring...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    Get a card while we sort this out. Pay for your prescriptions before it arrives. Forms available from your GP, usually on the front desk since...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I'm personally disappointed in the diabetics who think the BSA is in the right. Moreover, the system needs to revert to its pre 2002 exemption....
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    No, the rules changed in 2002, but they didn't inform people who used to have blanket exemption before that point. In 2002, the info wasn't...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    It's worth diabetesUK going to court for, like the RSPCA do in animal abuse cases. It's worth standing up to because it's an illegal charge. I...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  15. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    Reposting from below No, the rules changed in 2002, but they didn't inform people who used to have blanket exemption before that point. In 2002,...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  16. towerhil
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    No, the rules changed in 2002, but they didn't inform people who used to have blanket exemption before that point. In 2002, the info wasn't...
    Post by: towerhil, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. towerhil
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    medical exemption card

    Well, wouldn't it be reasonable to assume that 'valid' medical exemption would be based on having an incurable condition rather than having to...
    Post by: towerhil, Jan 19, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. towerhil
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    medical exemption card

    The situation shouldn't have arisen in the first place. Should it ever come up, say in 5 year's time, this might be helpful...
    Post by: towerhil, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. towerhil
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    medical exemption card

    @ducati2242 and @CarbsRok actually the law governing this requires you to knowingly deceive, which you didn't, and the form only requires payment...
    Post by: towerhil, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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