Health Services & Social Care in the UK
Health and social care are devolved in the UK. Prescription costs are free to all in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while residents of England pay a flat charge unless they qualify for age or income exemptions.
All Health & Fitness Calculators
15 calculatorsUK Body Mass Index (BMI) & BMR Calorie Calculator 2026/27
Calculate your NHS Body Mass Index (BMI), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), and daily calorie targets.
UK Body Fat Percentage & Lean Mass Estimator 2026/27
Calculate body fat percentage (US Navy method), fat mass (kg), lean tissue mass (kg), and ACE fitness category bands.
Care Home Fees & Local Authority Means Test Calculator
Calculate UK care home fees, local authority financial assessment thresholds (£23,250 upper limit), tariff income, and PEA allowances.
UK Daily Water Hydration Intake Calculator 2026/27
Calculate your recommended daily fluid intake (litres & glasses) based on body weight, climate temperature, and physical exercise duration.
DLA to PIP Migration & Assessment Estimator
Calculate UK Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment points, Daily Living (£72.65/£108.55) & Mobility (£28.70/£79.35) rates, and Motability.
Gym Membership vs Home Gym Payback Calculator
Calculate UK commercial gym membership costs, home gym setup equipment payback periods (months), travel fuel savings, and 3-year net savings.
Hearing Aid & Audiologist Fitting Cost Calculator
Calculate UK hearing aid prices (£1,100 to £3,600 pair), private audiologist fitting packages, 0% VAT exemption, and free NHS hearing aids.
Ideal Body Weight (IBW) & Target Weight Range Predictor 2026/27
Calculate your ideal healthy body weight range using clinical formulas (Devine, Robinson, Miller) and NHS healthy BMI guidelines.
IVF Fertility Treatment Cost Estimator
Calculate UK IVF treatment costs (£4,500-£8,000/cycle), ICSI, PGT-A genetic screening, stimulation medication, and NHS ICB funding rules.
NHS Prescription Charges & PPC Calculator
Calculate UK NHS prescription costs (£9.90 single item), Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC £114.50), HRT PPC, and free exemptions.
NHS Dental Treatment Charges Calculator
Calculate UK NHS dental charges across Band 1 (£26.80), Band 2 (£73.50), Band 3 (£319.10), and check NHS dental exemptions.
Optical Eyewear & Contact Lens Cost Calculator
Calculate UK glasses & contact lens subscription costs, daily vs monthly contact lenses, NHS GOS optical vouchers, and eye test fees.
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Cost Estimator
Calculate UK Private Medical Insurance (PMI) health premiums, age factors, policy excess discounts (£250 excess), and 12% IPT tax.
Running Pace & Race Finish Time Predictor 2026/27
Calculate required running pace per km and per mile, predict race finish times using Riegel's formula, and split times for 5k, 10k, and marathon events.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Calculator
Calculate UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP £125.10/wk), Lower Earnings Limit (£123 LEL), 4-day PIW rules, 3 unpaid waiting days, and 28-week max.
Prescription Savings
Get a PPC (Prescription Prepayment Certificate)
If you reside in England and pay for more than 3 prescriptions in 3 months (or 11 in a year), purchasing a PPC will save you money.
NHS Charges (England) 2026/27
English Prescription Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Are prescriptions free in Scotland, Wales, and NI?
Yes, prescriptions are 100% free for all residents of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Charges are only active in England.