Information for Patients
Health and Care Numbers
From 11th June 2014, any patient who wishes to claim partial or full help towards their eye care must provide their optometry/opticians practice with their Health and Care Number.
Patients can click here to request a new medical card from BSO or update their personal details with our medical department.
To view the Health and Care Number poster (version 2.0 issued January 2015) showing more information about obtaining a Health and Care Number, please click here.
This can be saved and copies printed if required
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Ophthalmic Practices NI (updated 30th May 2024)
Registered Domiciliary Eyecare Practices – Mobile Eye Services
- Patients guide to help with ophthalmic treatment (Sight test & Glasses)
- HC1 Application – Claim for help with health and travel costs
- How to claim a refund
- HC11 – Are you entitled to help with health costs
- Current Optical Voucher Values & Sight Test Prices
- Request a Replacement Medical Card
- Click here for more information on help with health costs