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Six things that cost more from 1st April 2015
A number of scheduled changes came into force on 1st April and will impact your bank balance. Here are the main ones you should know about. NHS prescription charges The NHS prescription charge in England increased by 15p from £8.05 to £8.20 for a single item from 1st April. However, the cost of a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) will be frozen. The three month certificate will remain at £29.10 and the annual certificate at £104. Those that need four or more items over a three month period or 13 or more items in a year will benefit from getting a PPC. Prescriptions are free of charge in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. NHS dental charges NHS dental charges are also rising in England and Wales. The basic Band 1 course of treatment in England has gone up 30p from £18.50 to £18.80 while in Wales it increased by 50p from £13 to £13.50. The Band 2 course of treatment in England rose by 80p from £50.50 to £51.30 while those in Wales will see a hike of £1 fro...