Thursday 5 July 2012

Nappy vouchers for all

Why can't you receive a real nappy voucher with your prescription exemption card? At least people would know there's an alternative to disposables and then it's up to them whether or not they bother to use the voucher.

What do you think?

Another post that may be of interest: The True Cost of Disposables

13 comments:

  1. That's a great idea! It's such a hassle scanning in all the documents that are needed. I wanted to apply for the voucher for about a month now, but just haven't gotten round to it because of not being near a scanner/photocopier! If it came with the exemption card I could already be shopping!!! :)

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  2. You are not alone Kathrin! We wish we could make it easier.

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  3. Yes please. I use cloth nappies but with being so busy caring for a baby I haven't had time to send off the details to get the voucher.

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  4. Great idea! Although I'm guessing councils would find that a lot more expensive as so few of us claim the cashback.

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  5. i didnt even know we couold get them with the cards nor mind without, id love to get one as we currently use cloth, as far as i no my council dont do any incentives for cloth nappies either :( xx

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  6. What an amazing idea ! I think they should be in the. Bounty packs !!

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  7. Yes yes yes in the bounty packs!!!!

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  8. Of course this would make it easier and equal more users and awareness!

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    1. Just to let you know, we've just had a reply from the Department of Health. The answer is 'No!'. Anyone want to start a petition? We really have to make it easier for people to get vouchers to buy real nappies.

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  10. it wont be more expensive for the council as they will have much less waste to collect and dispose of

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  11. I think you should get the voucher (and the child benefit form) when you go register the baby. No bounty pack needed. It benefits the council therefore the council should facilitate and show their support by just handing out that voucher.

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