Help with healthcare costs and travel
There is help available for healthcare and travel costs. Use the links below to check your eligibility:
Who can get free prescriptions (opens new window)
Help with prescription costs (opens new window)
NHS eligibility checker (opens new window)
Help with prescription costs
Prescription pre-payment certificates (PPC) can help to spread the cost of regular prescriptions. The links below provide further information on how to apply for a PPC.
Purchasing a pre-payment certificate (opens new window)
Purchasing a pre-payment certificate for HRT (opens new window)
Help with travel costs
NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
Public transport and travel information - Sunderland City Council