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Over 50s
Medical checks and support
Work the way you want
Do you want to change how you work? Find out about becoming self-employed, working reduced hours, volunteering and your rights under the age discrimination laws
Guide to medical checks and support
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Medical checks and staying healthy
Medical testing to spot potential problems and prevent illness
Recognise and report elder abuse
Ways to help if you or someone you know might be at risk of abuse
Flu jabs and immunisation
Free immunisation schemes for flu and other highly infectious diseases
Free prescriptions and sight tests
Free prescriptions and sight tests for over 60s as well as help with other costs
Sight care and services (disabled people section)
Opticians, sight tests, referrals and what help is available from social services
Dentists and dental care (disabled people section)
About dental appointments in your own home
Hearing care and services (disabled people section)
Hearing tests, equipment and help available from social services
Chiropodists (general health and well-being section)
If you are experiencing a problem with your feet you may need help from a chiropodist
Help with health costs (disabled people section)
Find out if you are entitled to help with health costs
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