NHS Approved Wig Consultant
Wigs For Medical Reasons
There are many reasons for hair loss, such as Alopecia, male pattern baldness and lack of nutrition: not all hair loss is due to treatments like chemotherapy.
Wigs on the NHS
Wigs are available from the NHS but patients will be charged for them unless they qualify for help with charges.
To get help from the NHS, you will need a wig referral - for more information, speak to your doctor or Macmillan nurse. Once you have the referral and can show proof of your entitlement, you will be able to contact an approved NHS wig provider, like Lesley at Hair Wig Go.
At the moment, wigs are only free on the NHS in very specific circumstances. You may be able to qualify for free wigs if you:
- are under 16
- are 16-18 and in full-time education
- are a hospital inpatient
- are a war pensioner and the wig is for your accepted disablement and you have a valid war pension exemption certificate.
For details of current NHS charges for wigs and exemptions, please visit the NHS Choices website.
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