Question follow-through · 8828

Prescriptions: Care Leavers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on how care leavers aged up to 25 should evidence their entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
10 Jun 2026
Target answer date
15 Jun 2026
Answer
15 Jun 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on how care leavers aged up to 25 should evidence their entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care.

  2. 15 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Department of Health is progressing work to operationalise the extension of free National Health Service prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care services for care leavers up to 25 years old. We will ensure that clear information is provided on th...

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