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londonukguy
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NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:53 pm

Hi guys
I have got some problem
Received a penalty charge from NHS due to not paying prescription charges.
Its a mistake as pharmacist say if you can qualify tax credit and did not ask for certificate.
Would it have any impact on naturlization application that im applying in few months time.
Penalty charges is £80 and have to pay perscription as well.

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:35 am

Any advice please

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by noajthan » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:42 am

londonukguy wrote:Hi guys
I have got some problem
Received a penalty charge from NHS due to not paying prescription charges.
Its a mistake as pharmacist say if you can qualify tax credit and did not ask for certificate.
Would it have any impact on naturlization application that im applying in few months time.
Penalty charges is £80 and have to pay perscription as well.
What is the name of the penalty?
Did it involve a court appearance?

It may have an impact, especially if within 12 months of any application for privilege of citizenship.
The event should be declared on the application.

You can find HO guidance on 'good character' here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _D_v02.pdf
- for example, see section 8.2: deceitful/dishonest dealings with HMG
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londonukguy
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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:39 am

It's just said penalty due to not paying prescription
There is no name on it
It came from NHS business centre.

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by noajthan » Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:00 am

londonukguy wrote:It's just said penalty due to not paying prescription
There is no name on it
It came from NHS business centre.
You may be able to appeal such a penalty as per NHS Act 2006 which states (sect 193, subsection 8 )
(8)But a person is not liable by virtue of a penalty notice— (b)to a penalty charge, or a further sum by way of penalty, if he shows that he did not act wrongfully, or with any lack of care, in respect of the charge or payment in question
However if such a penalty really was incurred then it is advisable to declare it on application form.

P.S. If you have a NHS exemption card & it expires I think you have to ask your GP to apply for another on your behalf.
If you have one & change address you can contact the NHS BSA to update your details.
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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:13 pm

Thanks for your reply
No I did not have NHS exemption card.
I just wrongly believed that I may would qualify for tax credit but I did not..
Just an ignorance and stupid mistake .
How can I appeal and what are the chances?
If lost appeal what would be consequences?
If I pay penalty and declare on application form would it have any negative impact on natnionality?
Thanks

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:13 pm

Hi guys and gurus
I have paid the penalty
Lady over the phone told me if you pay in full we will close your file and there won't be any record.
I asked her is it criminal offence and she said no.
What is my position now?

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:43 am

Any help please?
What would be my position?
Is NHS Perscription exemption is public fund(state benifits.?

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by londonukguy » Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:15 pm

Any help please?
Should I declare this on application
Is this invasion of state benefits?

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by Shadowcat » Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:57 pm

Hi anyone know answer to what he asked above pls? X

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Re: NHS Penalty

Post by CR001 » Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:50 pm

Shadowcat wrote:
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:57 pm
Hi anyone know answer to what he asked above pls? X
This topic is from 2015. If you have a question, please start your own topic rather than digging up old ones and tagging on.
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