You are entitled to an Optical Voucher under the NHS if you fall into one of the categories listed below:
  • Under 16 years of age
  • Under 19 years and in full-time education
  • If you receive one of the following benefits:
  • Income support or Family credit
  • Disability working allowance up to a certain amount
  • Income based job-seekers allowance
  • Working families tax credit at the full rate or reduced by £70 or less
  • Disabled person's tax credit at the full rate or reduced by £70 or less
  • Pension Credit guarantee credit paid on its own or with savings credit
  • If you require complex lenses which is a spectacle prescription of over 10 Dioptres.
  • The blind and partially sighted
  • If you are named on a valid HC2 certificate

The government require you to provide proof of entitlement when you attend, please bring proof with you, we will be happy to advise you on what paperwork to bring. 

You may also be exempt if you are on a low income, but will have to apply to the health service using a form HC1, which we are happy to supply you with.

For more information on Help with Health Costs you can phone the Health Benefits Division advice line on 0845 850 1166