Health

Guernsey has an excellent health service with modern facilities staffed by experts in their fields. The UK’s National Health Service does not operate in the island. Instead the island’s Social Security Department runs a specialist health insurance scheme, covering the cost of most specialist care available on the island.

The scheme is funded through either earnings-related or income-related insurance contributions and all new residents are granted immediate cover.

Outside of this scheme residents are responsible for meeting the costs of medical care, including treatment from their GP, chiropodists, opticians and dentists.

Guernsey’s hospital offers both in- and out-patient care. Treatment and accommodation is not usually charged here, unless a patient elects to be treated privately.

A number of private hospital and medical insurance schemes are operated in the island, if you wish to opt for private medical treatment or wish to take out cover in addition to that included in the health insurance scheme.

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