Maternity Leave.. What Am I Entitled To?

[JacksonsMom]

Hi. Im off on maternity leave until january. And I was given an NHS card for free prescriptions and that.. I also got told I could use it at the dentist.. however im curious, does that mean I can just get checkups free or is the treatment free too? Think I need a filling and I could do with a polish.. pregnancy wasnt kind to my teeth for some reason :( ive always had perfect teeth.. so I want it sorted. Would be great if it was free! :)

[hc4361]

"Yes. You’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you're pregnant when you’re accepted for the course of treatment. To get free NHS dental treatment, you must have:.......

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/are-pregnant-women-entitled-to-free-NHS-dental-treatment.aspx

[Kathyan]

It used to be free whilst you are pregnant and until your child is a year old. I still think it is!

[Buenchico]

You can get free NHS dental treatment up until your new child's first birthday:
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/are-pregnant-women-entitled-to-free-NHS-dental-treatment.aspx

[Buenchico]

Ooh, snap!

(I must learn to type faster!)

[JacksonsMom]

The card is valid until my childs first birthday. Thanks guys :) you've been a great help! X