Britons will see an increase in the cost of some NHS dental treatments from the start of next month, along with a 10p rise on prescription charges .
From April 1, the charge for the simplest and most common visits to the dentist, including routine check-ups, advice and any necessary X-rays, will go up by 30p from £16.20 to £16.50.
Patients in need of intermediate dental treatments such as fillings or extractions will see charges rise by a £1, from £44.60 to £45.60.
The maximum charge for complex NHS treatments, such as the fitting of crowns, bridges or dentures, will remain at the existing rate of £198.
April will also see the introduction of the prescription charge exemption for people being treated for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment .
The new scheme will benefit some 150,000 Brits already diagnosed with the disease, who would otherwise be forced to pay around £100 a year in prescription charges.
