At the end of December 2025 the Government announced that those leaving care will receive free NHS services up to their 25th birthday.
This will include free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.
No information has been provided about the implementation date for this proposal or the operational aspects to support it yet. All available information is in the Department of Health and Social Care’s press release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-free-nhs-services-for-care-leavers
As more information becomes available we will update this post.
