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…
From March 18th, 2025, all holders of the the credit card-format identity card (CNIe) can register their carte Vitale on their phone.
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
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 .
The Dossier Medical Partagé (DMP) is a free, confidential and secure health record that stores your information in one centralised, digital location.
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.
Sauv’Life- an app that could be a matter of life or death will guide volunteers in the viccinty to administer emergency first aid to heart attack sufferers
Can’t find a doctor or a dentist because no one seems to be taking on new patients?
If you are a resident of France, you should be registered with a specific doctor, a médecin traitant. If you do not have a nominated GP, you will receive less money back from the Assurance Maladie (National Health) via your carte vitale.
Building on the principle of the dossier médical partagé (DMP), the new(ish) online health platform, Mon espace santé, is recent initiative from the French Ministry of Health.