Update on care leavers entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental and eyecare

Care leavers will get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care by the end of 2026.

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin item

Update on care leavers entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental and eyecare

Published 12 March 2026 · Prescribing & medicines, Public health

← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 12 March 2026

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In brief Care leavers will get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care by the end of 2026.

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From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 380, 12 March 2026. Headline is NHS England’s; summary by BLMC. The full bulletin is also published on patient.info.