Let’s start with the obvious, because it’s genuinely life-changing. Once you hit sixty, you get free NHS prescriptions in England. No more fumbling for that prepayment certificate or dodging the pharmacy queue because you forgot your card. (Side note: you also get free eye tests and dental check-ups, which sounds great until you realise the dentist still charges you for the filling.)
In Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, prescriptions are already free for everyone, so you might feel a bit robbed. Don’t worry—you still get the smug feeling of being officially ancient. And a free bus pass.
