Baby Milk Price increase! - Page 2

grego · 13-07-2008, 15:32

Polly your husband would be better off buying a pre-payment certificate for his prescriptions, I cant remember the exact cost but its about £38 for 4 months and £95 for the year, that way all his prescriptions are covered, I'm surprised he hasn't been advised of that.

emamum · 13-07-2008, 15:34

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Originally Posted by grego

Polly your husband would be better off buying a pre-payment certificate for his prescriptions, I cant remember the exact cost but its about £38 for 4 months and £95 for the year, that way all his prescriptions are covered, I'm surprised he hasn't been advised of that.

Linds will know......

emzy · 13-07-2008, 16:04

The healthy start vouchers are for parents on low income (think you have to be getting income and or child tax credits or something similar) You get £3 per child per week (or 2 x £3 vouchers if your child is under 12 months) This can be used against infant milk, fresh cows milk, fresh fruit and fresh veg but not everyone is eligable

Neil · 13-07-2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by polly

I am sure baby milk used to be free or very heavily discounted. Anyway it should be, that is something the NHS should take care of.
It is a terrible reflection on our society that this product is allowed to be sold by the private sector.

What a load of tosh.

Why the hell should the NHS provide food for babies? If you cant afford to feed a baby then don't have one. As they get older they cost more money not less. Just when do you suggest the NHS stop feeding our children, when they leave home?

In my opinion it is a terrible reflection on our society that you think the NHS should provide baby food. What else would you like for free while we are at it? Prams, cots, clothes, nappies?

Eric · 13-07-2008, 16:42

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Originally Posted by emamum23

Em does an entwisi impression..............................

pats her breasts and smiles......pmsl!!!!

Someone has to say this ... and because I'm thousands of kms away, too far away to get a swat around the side of the pumpkin: If you need any help, give me a call

onlyme · 13-07-2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Neil

What a load of tosh.

Why the hell should the NHS provide food for babies? If you cant afford to feed a baby then don't have one. As they get older they cost more money not less. Just when do you suggest the NHS stop feeding our children, when they leave home?

In my opinion it is a terrible reflection on our society that you think the NHS should provide baby food. What else would you like for free while we are at it? Prams, cots, clothes, nappies?

Alcoholics are given free booze. Know which I prefer to subsidise

Eric · 13-07-2008, 16:59

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Originally Posted by onlyme

Alcoholics are given free booze. Know which I prefer to subsidise

Really?????? You serious

katex · 13-07-2008, 17:45

Just sounds to me like they haven't actually increased the price of their product, just introduced a new upgraded one and dropped off the old.

polly · 13-07-2008, 18:37

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Originally Posted by onlyme

Alcoholics are given free booze. Know which I prefer to subsidise

Drug addicts are given free drugs and look at all this free help for smokers!

I would say that children up to 3 years should get free or heavily subsidised milk formula (though from preference I would prefer for women to be given help to feed their children naturally). Why because every child deserves the best start in life regardless of their family background, also correct nutrition at this stage will stop many illnesses in the future.

emamum · 13-07-2008, 18:47

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Originally Posted by polly

Drug addicts are given free drugs and look at all this free help for smokers!

I would say that children up to 3 years should get free or heavily subsidised milk formula (though from preference I would prefer for women to be given help to feed their children naturally). Why because every child deserves the best start in life regardless of their family background, also correct nutrition at this stage will stop many illnesses in the future.

unless you get free prescriptions already you have to pay for NRT.....

Eric · 13-07-2008, 18:51

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Originally Posted by polly

Drug addicts are given free drugs and look at all this free help for smokers!

I would say that children up to 3 years should get free or heavily subsidised milk formula (though from preference I would prefer for women to be given help to feed their children naturally). Why because every child deserves the best start in life regardless of their family background, also correct nutrition at this stage will stop many illnesses in the future.

Free booze! and free drugs! I'm on my way .....

Loz · 13-07-2008, 18:56

If smokers and druggies get free help and discounts then i think up to a cerain age mothers should get help with certain things,baby milk included.

katex · 13-07-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Loz

If smokers and druggies get free help and discounts then i think up to a cerain age mothers should get help with certain things,baby milk included.

This is what child benefit is all about Loz.

banjoman · 13-07-2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Neil

If you cant afford to feed a baby then don't have one.

Yep I`m in agreement there. We actually waited to have our child until we were "financially viable" as it were, so we delayed about 5 years. Sorry but there are two many people who expect others to do everything for them. You decided to have a baby and its your responsibility to provide and look after them. Its called being a parent.

onlyme · 13-07-2008, 21:02

I have to wait before I can develop a drink problem

Till then, I have to feed my child lol