In Brief: fraudulent claims

New checks have been introduced for people claiming free prescriptions. From last week, people over 60, under 16 or under 18 and in full-time education could be asked to prove entitlement. The DoH estimates the NHS lost £27m through fraudulent claims from these groups last year.

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