'It should be free', say readers after England's NHS prescription charges hike
A rise in NHS prescription charges in England to almost £10 per item has sparked a mixed reaction from News & Star readers.
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Paul McTaggart is a reporter and trainee Digital Audience Content Editor. Paul is dedicated to covering a diverse range of stories relevant to the communities he covers. His focus is keenly directed towards narratives that hold significance, particularly in the Carlisle and Penrith areas. Paul has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and is NCTJ-accredited.
Paul McTaggart is a reporter and trainee Digital Audience Content Editor. Paul is dedicated to covering a diverse range of stories relevant to the communities he covers. His focus is keenly directed towards narratives that hold significance, particularly in the Carlisle and Penrith areas. Paul has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and is NCTJ-accredited.
A rise in NHS prescription charges in England to almost £10 per item has sparked a mixed reaction from News & Star readers.
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