| In any communication about the subject of this letter please quote O.S.C.3, your full name and N.H.S. number. |
| DEAR SIR/MADAM, |
| The prescription for your glasses is enclosed herewith and remains valid for a period of 12 months from the date of approval which is stamped in the bottom right-hand corner. If you should decide not to use the form please return it to this office with an explanation. |
| You may take the form to any ophthalmic optician or dispensing optician who has undertaken the supply of glasses under the National Health Service. Lists of names and addresses of these opticians may be seen at main Post Offices or at this office. |
| IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN N.H.S. LENSES AND FRAMES, YOU MUST MAKE SURE THIS IS CLEAR BETWEEN YOURSELF AND THE OPTICIAN SINCE OPTICIANS CAN ALSO SUPPLY PRIVATE GLASSES AGAINST N.H.S. PRESCRIPTIONS. "Spare" pairs of glasses cannot be supplied under the N.H.S. |
| When you ask the optician to supply glasses under the Service you must sign the undertaking in Part VIII of the prescription form to pay any statutory charges. The optician may ask for a deposit and he will ask you to sign Part IX when you collect the glasses. The parent, guardian or person in charge should sign for a child or invalid. |