17 replies to this topic

[Nick's mum]

Just a quick question for those of you that live in the UK. Who supplies your gloves and do you have to pay for them?

[Tinbasher]

I get mine from the chemist (pharmacy) and pay for them. Until a few years ago they were on my prescription list but the government took them off the tarrif. I hope you know that SCI can get free prescriptions under the "unable to get to the pharmacy unnassisted" rule?

I think they are about a fiver for a box of powdered. I have tried to argue that they are a need and not just an accessory but it's a national rule

Tom

[Nick's mum]

Thank you for clearing that up for me. The bowel care was supposed to be done by the distric nurses but they refused to do them as per instructions from the Spinal unit and Nick was really suffering, I then offered, what I didn't realise was that I also have to pay for the pleasure!!!! Have not had problems until now. Have I got to buy my own sterile gloves as well in case I have to change his supra pubic cath or his dressings?

[Tinbasher]

Nick, on 02 September 2010 - 01:56 PM, said:

Have I got to buy my own sterile gloves as well in case I have to change his supra pubic cath or his dressings?

Good question, I use an indwelling cath if I am traveling or flying long haul. Sterile gloves are usually included on my script then.

Tom

[Doodle]

I get a years supply of gloves from the local county hospital through my district nurse, and don't pay anything for it! Not sure about the sterile gloves, never use them!

[Izziwhizzi]

I use 'disposagloves' for BM. Not sterile but available on prescription in boxes of 100's. Can get their code if you need it.

I

[Tinbasher]

Izziwhizzi, on 02 September 2010 - 03:37 PM, said:

I use 'disposagloves' for BM. Not sterile but available on prescription in boxes of 100's. Can get their code if you need it.

I

Must be a local thing then ???

[LeahC]

I get mine free from Charter healthcare when I order my catheters and stuff for the month xx I ask for them

Edited by LeahC, 02 September 2010 - 04:42 PM.

[Doodle]

I didnt know charter health did them, i will keep that in mind!

[Trinity]

Tinbasher, on 02 September 2010 - 01:23 PM, said:

I think they are about a fiver for a box of powdered.

Tom

You shouldn't really use powdered latex gloves, you can build up an allergy which can be pretty nasty, if you get the choice either go for powder free latex, vinyl or something similar.

[kim wright]

Yes i use dispos-a-glove I get them on prescription . They come in boxes of 30.
I get them free now because i am on working tax credits but before that I had to pay for my prescriptions .
I got a pre-paid card which was about £10 a month so much cheaper than paying as you go .

[Nick's mum]

Thank you all for your replies. I have just fetched a box of 100 latex gloves (powder free) from the chemist @ £6.11 Will google later to see if I can perhaps find them cheaper on the net. Disposagloves I have already tried and found them difficult to use as I have small hands.

[shady]

Tinbasher, on 02 September 2010 - 01:23 PM, said:

I get mine from the chemist (pharmacy) and pay for them. Until a few years ago they were on my prescription list but the government took them off the tarrif. I hope you know that SCI can get free prescriptions under the "unable to get to the pharmacy unnassisted" rule?

I think they are about a fiver for a box of powdered. I have tried to argue that they are a need and not just an accessory but it's a national rule

Tom

Guess either the Government have targeted you or you just live in the wrong part of Cumbria Tinbasher. I get a box of powder free on prescription and know at least one other who does!

Edited by shady, 03 September 2010 - 04:59 PM.

[Tinbasher]

Thats interesting Shady it must be my PCT?

I'm not complaining too much as its only 6 quid every two months or so.

I hate those disposa gloves you cant feel what your doing properly.

Tom

[xxm]

Tinbasher, on 02 September 2010 - 01:23 PM, said:

SCI can get free prescriptions under the "unable to get to the pharmacy unnassisted" rule?

Tinbasher,

Would you please give some details about this rule ?

Rudy

[Edinburgh Colin]

I get mine trough my district nurse whenever I ask for them. I live in Scotland and some things are different here to England but it would not hurt to just ask.

[Tinbasher]

xxm, on 04 September 2010 - 08:17 AM, said:

Tinbasher, on 02 September 2010 - 01:23 PM, said:

SCI can get free prescriptions under the "unable to get to the pharmacy unnassisted" rule?

Tinbasher,

Would you please give some details about this rule ?

Rudy

More detail here http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Free-or-Reduced-Cost-Prescriptions.htm but the excerpt below is what you need.

People who have certain medical conditions
Although there are many conditions requiring regular medication, only the following qualify for an exemption certificate:

• Treatment for cancer; note this includes treatment for the effects of cancer, or treatment for the effects of a current or previous cancer treatment. (Not available for patients in Scotland.)
• A permanent fistula requiring dressing.
• Forms of hypoadrenalism such as Addison's disease.
• Diabetes insipidus and other forms of hypopituitarism.
• Diabetes mellitus except where treatment is by diet alone.
• Hypoparathyroidism.
• Myxoedema (underactive thyroid) or other conditions where thyroid hormone replacement is necessary.
• Myasthenia gravis.
• Epilepsy requiring continuous anti-convulsive medication.
• A continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without help from another person.

If you have one of the specified conditions ask for an application form (FP92A England and EC92A Scotland - clearly marked 1 January 2009) from your doctor's surgery. You need to fill it in and your doctor (or an authorised member of the practice staff) will sign to confirm the information you've given is correct. You will then be sent a Medical Exemption Certificate.

If you have a Medical Exemption Certificate all your prescriptions are free, whatever the medication is for.

[fastwheels]

i get gloves on prescription they are on NHS prescribable on FP10

i get FINITE P INDIGO medium gloves on prescription


http://admin.safescr...gcgic.cgi/START

Edited by fastwheels, 04 September 2010 - 11:11 PM.