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The Government should fund the provision of doctors' letters for those who are eligible for free prescriptions. We believe removing the need to pay a fee would make gaining proof of health needs more accessible for those on limited income.

Often the fees for doctors' letters can cause a barrier or create anxiety for vulnerable individuals. We feel that receiving further proof of health conditions for important reasoning, such as to gain emergency housing, should not come at a cost.

We believe that the free prescription system is in place for a reason to make health care more accessible for vulnerable individuals. Therefore, funding doctors' letters for such people seems appropriate and fair.

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