Over 60s may be left waiting longer for free prescriptions but 15 groups get it free

This can be gained by those who receive Working Tax Credit with a disability element, or Child Tax Credit, and have income for tax purposes of £15,276 or less.

Britons who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months are only entitled to free NHS prescriptions if they have a valid maternity exemption certificate.

Claimants should qualify if they:

• Earned £435 or less in the last assessment period
• Took home £935 or less if this includes an element for a child.

For more information on who can qualify for free prescriptions, people can visit the NHS website.