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Prepayment prescriptions for care leavers

Download the Application-Form for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB pre-paid prescription certificates for care leavers currently aged 18 – 25 (who would otherwise not be entitled to free prescriptions).

This offer is open to Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care leavers who are would otherwise not be entitled to free prescriptions.

To apply:  

Complete the application form and email it back to STW ICB Designated Nurses at the following email address:

stw.shropshiresafeguarding@nhs.net

stw.telfordsafeguarding@nhs.net

Please note – this does not include the following, who will still need to pay prescription charges:

  • Young people in work/apprenticeships.
  • Young people with an income of over £15,276.

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Page last updated 13 March 2026

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