A whole host of interesting facts about the region and further afield for your reading pleasure. So, did you know…?
Who to call if you have a medical emergency in France…
Did you know that if you don’t sign an ‘opt out’ register, your organs can automatically be used for transplant after death?
If you are resident in France, the chances are you are part of the excellent French health care system, accessed via the trusty carte vitale. But what if you’re travelling abroad this summer? Or any other time, for that matter!
Le vrai tombeau des morts c’est le cœur des vivants. Jean Cocteau I felt uncomfortable researching and writing this article. I am unprepared. I don’t want to think about it… but it’s the one absolute…
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
The Dossier Medical Partagé (DMP) is a free, confidential and secure health record that stores your information in one centralised, digital location.
We take you through the French health system and how to access healthcare in France via PUMA if you are a permanent resident (EU citizen or otherwise) whatever your employment status .
How to update your Carte Vitale
The Pyrénées-Orientales are a wonderful place to spend your retirement but as you get older, you may need to consider additional support. Here’s our guide to some of the key considerations for growing old in France.
