Health Care TRNC

misan


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 00:36

Hi we moving to TRNC in June/July this year and need some infmormation re health care.Does one register with a doctor as in the UK and is emergency teatment provided ie car accidents, heart attacks etc Any advicew would be much appreciated

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 00:49

Hi Misan and welcome.

There are many doctors available and you don't need to register with any particular one. There is no NHS in NC but free emergency treatment is available at A&E departments.

You will need to apply for residency when you arrive if you plan to stay for longer than 3 months. To find out the latest procedure its best to go to your nearest police station and ask as the procedure appears to change from week to week .

The BRS run a private Healthcare scheme which, depending on your age, could be useful to have.

Karen

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 11:28

Hello Karen,



we are moving out later in the year with my inlaws. My mother in law suffers from angina (not chronic) and is worried about how to get her medication and the costs.



I've suggested that she asks for 6 months supply to allow for change over period. Can anyone recommend a doctor for heart problems and give her any indication of medication costs?



How do I contact BRS re healthcare?



Thanks

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 12:30

welcome both



The website for the British residents association is

http://www.brstrnc.com

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 13:05

All chemists carry the usual angina medication (carvedilol, propranolol, atenolol). Prices are set at a central system but stocks of specific drugs can run dry and a substitute needs to be used. The price too changes dependant on if it's from Turkey, the UK or 3 country.



Eg. Atenolol is 20YTL from Turkey. 60YTL from UK.



As for a doctor; whoever's your closest. I've not met a doctor yet that doesn't speak English to high degree.

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 13:35

My hubbie takes Atenolol 50mg tabs for high blood pressure, a 28 tab pack costs just 2YTL!

Much better than UK prescription prices!

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 14:40

hi misan

you dont have to have to really register with a doctor, for most symptoms like tim said you just pop down to your local chemist (eczane) and most of all presciptions are much cheaper than the u.k

you can use the state hospitals for much bigger problems and they are quite good and cheap but if you prefer private hospitals there are loads you can choose from

for peace of mind you can always take out private medical care insurance

hope this helps

regards

ukturk

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 17:04

That's really reassuring as this is a big worry for her and gives me peace of mind aswell.



Thanks for your help