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University Tuition Fees
It's generally acknowledged that Middle class people tend to go off to University whilst working class people tend to go off to college. (Personally I really think we've lost our way with trying to get everybody to University as I don't think we'd be anywhere near the mess we're in had we had a strong vibrant manufacturing base.)Fergus, although being able to afford it get free University education, whilst Mac is now struggling foolow the SNPs recent cuts to college education resulting in Mac finding it difficult to learn the skills that will allow him to succeed.
Conclusion. Mac's taxes are being used to better support Fergus.
Free Prescriptions.Down South.Free prescriptions are available for:-
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are 60 or over
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are under 16
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are 16-18 and in full-time education
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are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
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have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)
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have a continuing physical disability that prevents you from going out without help from another person and have a valid MedEx
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hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability
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are an NHS inpatient
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or
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Pension Credit Guarantee Credit