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A new dentist is opening in Saint Sever, 14380 from 14th September.You can make an appointment from today by either call...
03/09/2026

A new dentist is opening in Saint Sever, 14380 from 14th September.

You can make an appointment from today by either calling 02 21 10 08 29 or emailing [email protected]

Their address is 5, Rue Cloître, 14380

I hope you find this helpful.

If you need any assistance with navigating healthcare in France, don’t hesitate to contact me.

A new health centre opened yesterday, 18th May, in Bayeux. ​The address is Avenue de la Vallée des Près and it's being s...
19/05/2026

A new health centre opened yesterday, 18th May, in Bayeux.

The address is Avenue de la Vallée des Près and it's being staffed by independent doctors.

They are offering walk-in consultations from Monday to Sunday between 09h00 to 20h00, as well as treatment for minor injuries.

When you arrive you will need to take a ticket to confirm your place in the queue.

https://www.bayeux.fr/fr/actualite/ouverture-du-pole-sante-bayeux

I'd love to hear about your experience if you've visited this site.


If you need a pharmacy out of normal working hours, you can call 32 37, or go to www.3237.fr  to find out which local on...
03/04/2026

If you need a pharmacy out of normal working hours, you can call 32 37, or go to www.3237.fr to find out which local one is the 'pharmacie de garde' - on-duty pharmacy.

I hope you found this information helpful.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need help navigating the French healthcare system.

A BIG thank you to everyone who has followed my page.  Navigating healthcare in France can be complicated and if there's...
17/02/2026

A BIG thank you to everyone who has followed my page.

Navigating healthcare in France can be complicated and if there's anything that you'd like me to make a post about, please mention it in the comments

Thank you again for your support,

Julie x

I am so fortunate to make a living from doing something that I love, which is helping people.​Thank you to each and ever...
01/01/2026

I am so fortunate to make a living from doing something that I love, which is helping people.

Thank you to each and every one of you, for putting your trust in me. ​ It means such a lot.

Here's to ​a very happy and healthy 2026!

Best wishes,

Julie x

Hopefully you won't need them, but here are some useful numbers just in case.​116 117 To contact a doctor out of normal ...
24/12/2025

Hopefully you won't need them, but here are some useful numbers just in case.

116 117
To contact a doctor out of normal working hours if you live in Normandy

15
For medical emergencies, or if you don't live in Normandy and need to see a doctor out of hours

112
For medical emergencies

32 37
To find a pharmacy that's open

02 31 67 47 35
For anyone who doesn't have a registered GP, to book an appointment to for a consultation at Vire Hospital, 4 rue Emile Desvaux, 14500

0800 240 200
Cancer Support France
https://cancersupportfrance.org

06 24 50 22 74
Bereavement Support Network
https://bsnvar.org

01 46 21 46 46
SOS Helpline
https://soshelpline.org

If you can think of any other useful numbers, please don't hesitate to add them in the comments.

If you have a severe sore throat ​ and aren't sure whether it's a viral infection or something more serious that require...
14/12/2025

If you have a severe sore throat ​ and aren't sure whether it's a viral infection or something more serious that requires antibiotics, such as tonsillitis or strep throat, you can visit your pharmacy for a test.

It's called a "Test rapide d’orientation diagnostique (TROD) angine à l’officine"

If the test is positive the pharmacist can give you antibiotics to treat the infection.

The tests are charged at the following rate:

10€ if the test carried out does not require treatment
15€ if antibiotics are given

Both of the above tests are refunded by CPAM at a rate of 70% with the remaining amount being covered by your "mutuelle" insurance, if you have one.

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you require any help navigating the healthcare system in France.

Did you know that Assurance Maladie has a dedicated telephone line for English speakers?​If you have any questions or qu...
09/12/2025

Did you know that Assurance Maladie has a dedicated telephone line for English speakers?

If you have any questions or queries about your healthcare rights, benefits or social security you can contact them on:

09 74 75 36 46 (France)

+33 974 75 36 46 (from other countries)

The line is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

If you need any help navigating healthcare in France, don't hesitate to contact me.

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Here's a quick reminder of which numbers to call in the event of an emergency.​18 - French Fire Brigade (Sapeurs Pompier...
05/11/2025

Here's a quick reminder of which numbers to call in the event of an emergency.

18 - French Fire Brigade (Sapeurs Pompiers)
Call 18 for situations requiring rapid interventions/rescue, such as:
Fire/extreme burns
Gas leak
Risk of collapse/burial
Electrocution
Road accident
The French Fire Brigade are able to coordinate all emergency services and have trained paramedics. In rural France, they are often very swift to respond.

15 - SAMU (Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente)
Call the SAMU for a response to critical health and medical situations, which may include:
Urgent medical emergencies
Coma
Haemorrhage
Severe chest pain
Breathing difficulties or when someone has stopped breathing
Extreme burns
Poisoning

112 - ​ European Emergency Number
Operators responding to this number will often be able to communicate with you in English, although this is not guaranteed. ​ They can offer assistance and redirect your call to the appropriate emergency service where necessary.

17 - Police
Dial 17 to report a crime that requires an immediate police response, such as:
Violence/Assault
Burglary
Snatching/Pickpocketing/Mugging

114 - European Emergency Number - hard of hearing or difficulty speaking
If you have difficulty speaking or hearing you can connect the emergency services by text using the number 114. ​

If you or someone you know would benefit from accessing the emergency services in this way you can download the application 'Urgences 114" or register on the website www.urgences114.fr

196 - Coastguard (Savetage en mer)
Call 196 to reach the French coastguard (centre opérationnel de surveillance et de sauvetage en mer - CROSS), as either a witness to or victim of:
Distress or emergency at sea
Missing persons
Anything observed at sea that seems abnormal

I hope this information helps you feel more ready to contact the emergency services in France should you ever need to.

Octobre Rose is a campaign that raises awareness of breast cancer and funds research.​It's the most common cancer among ...
01/10/2025

Octobre Rose is a campaign that raises awareness of breast cancer and funds research.

It's the most common cancer among women, ​ however survival rates are excellent with early detection.

In France systematic screening is offered to women between the ages of 50 and 74. ​ This is covered 100% by social security and no upfront payment is required.

If you fall within this age range you should receive a letter every two years, inviting you for a mammogram. ​ You can make the appointment by contacting one of the radiography departments listed in your letter.

It's ​ important to check your breasts regularly. ​ I've attached a link below for information:
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/touch-look-check

If you notice any difference in your breasts, please contact your GP for an appointment.

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you need help with anything health-related.

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