Free prescriptions are also available to some people on legacy benefits like tax credits.
To qualify, people should have a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, however, people can show their award notice to prove eligibility.
People usually qualify if they are in receipt of Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element and are paid an income of £15,276 or less.
Everyone who qualifies should be sent a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2).