Can you get wigs on the NHS?

In this video Amy covers the difficult topic of whether people are entitled to wigs on the NHS.

This video covers:

The fact that different NHS trusts provide different provisions
The unfortunate fact that it is a bit of a postcode lottery

Video project funded for by the British Association of Dermatologists (B.A.D) 2015.

For the most up to date information on wigs please see our NHS England wig report.

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