Universal credit and health benefits

Patients in receipt of Universal Credit in North-West England will qualify for NHS sight tests and optical vouchers anywhere in the UK, confirmed the Optical Confederation

Those qualifying for Universal Credit must present an award letter from the Department of Work and Pensions bearing their name when attending an NHS sight test appointment.

for more information see www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2013/05/24/31170/Universal+Credit+reform+rolled+out.htm

For more information on universal credit see our Factsheet F55 - universal credit