opinions of St Peter Port

[seansea]

As an islander just curious to get feedback from visitors. Things tend to be slow to change on island which has its good and bad points. I appreciate the comments

 

[seansea]

Can't fault you there Snowleopard.

Now and again the Esplanade is closed to traffic, for various events. If you have not seen it, the effect is very striking. All the row stops, people stroll about enjoying the scene, you no longer risk your life with every step and caf'e and restaurant tables trickle out into the road, in the French manner. As a regular summer feature, that would really transform the place.

In the summer months, the waterfront is closed to vehicle traffic every Sunday. It has been popular so hopefully should happen again next summer.

 

[Daydream believer]

4. There is no reciprocal agreement to health care.

WRONG we do have this

 

[cliffdale]

WRONG we do have this

Assuming you are talking about the health agreement.

Would you mind backing this up.

I thought the agreement was withdrawn a few years ago.

http://www.visitguernsey.com/faqs.aspx

Cliff

 

[longjohnsilver]

Assuming you are talking about the health agreement.

Would you mind backing this up.

I thought the agreement was withdrawn a few years ago.

http://www.visitguernsey.com/faqs.aspx

Cliff

Yes I'd like to see evidence as well. I too believed and read that it was no more.

 

[mikemacdonald]

health insurance.

You must have medical insurance. When my wife broke her leg on the foredeck in Braye Harbour some years ago, she was airlifted to Princess Elizabeth hospital in Guernsey for surgery. She was then reapatriated to the UK by air and taxi to home. It would have cost us a fortune had we not had insurance, more so as the orthopeadic surgeon in Guernsey made such a mess of the operation, she had to be re-operated in Worthing, we sued for negligence and won, all via the insurance company.
Have also had to use it in the US where medical charges are astronomic.

 

[Daydream believer]

Yes I'd like to see evidence as well. I too believed and read that it was no more.

The reciprocal health agreement with UK & channel islands was re etablished on 01 april 2011 after a break of about 2 years or more
It has also been established with the isle of Mann

If you google the subject be sure to look at the latest threads as there are still old web sites saying there is no such thing

The insurance cos will also hide the fact & charge you extra for C Isles

You may have to pay at the time but there is a process for recovery of costs although i am not sure how it works

 

[Piers]

Well, Lin and I move to Guernsey permanently next March (2012) and can't wait. Play d'eau has a permanent berth in Beaucette. If anyone comes into this glorious marina, do come along and introduce yourselves. We may well be on board.

Can't wait to be there....

 

[cliffdale]

Daydream B.

I can find information on reinstatement for Jersey but details for Guernsey are a bit ambiguous.

http://www.international-adviser.com/11319/reciprocal-health-agreement-between-uk-jersey-reinstated

Thanks for the info, something worth spending a little time on.

Cliff

 

[guernseyman]

I'm afraid that this is the official advice for visitors to the Bailiwick of Guernsey:

"All visitors to the Bailiwick are advised to take out a full travel insurance to cover the cost of any medical treatment they may require during their stay in the islands."

The main exception is immediate treatment for certain contagious or sexually transmitted diseases.

'Reciprocal' is actually the wrong word in this context. There are bilateral health agreements between Guernsey and some countries, but not including the U.K.

 

[sailorman]

I'm afraid that this is the official advice for visitors to the Bailiwick of Guernsey:

"All visitors to the Bailiwick are advised to take out a full travel insurance to cover the cost of any medical treatment they may require during their stay in the islands."

The main exception is immediate treatment for certain contagious or sexually transmitted diseases.

'Reciprocal' is actually the wrong word in this context. There are bilateral health agreements between Guernsey and some countries, but not including the U.K.

how do locals pay for health care

 

[guernseyman]

how do locals pay for health care

Hospital treatment and accommodation are paid for out of tax income, as are appointments with medical specialists. GP appointments are slightly subsidised. Dentists and ambulance transport are not covered, though there is a subscription scheme for the latter.

 

[sailorman]

Hospital treatment and accommodation are paid for out of tax income, as are appointments with medical specialists. GP appointments are slightly subsidised. Dentists and ambulance transport are not covered, though there is a subscription scheme for the latter.

thanks