Healthcare

June 22, 2023

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OBTAINING OUR CARTÃO EUROPEU DE SEGURO DE DOENÇA (CESD) EUROPEAN HEALTH CARD

I had an absolute nightmare obtaining my CESD. I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to...

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June 16, 2023

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PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PORTUGAL

I had to source a private Physiotherapist here in Portugal due to the fact that I am a total...

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September 26, 2022

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WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION, CANCELLED SURGERY & A ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTIONS!

Due to unforeseen circumstances (Wisdom tooth extraction drama) my private surgery had to be cancelled just 8 short days...

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August 4, 2022

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MEDICAL COSTS IN PORTUGAL

I meant to keep a track of all my medical (doctor, hospital and dental) appointments and relevant costs since...

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August 11, 2020

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MY FIRST VISIT TO A PORTUGUESE DENTIST

Anyone who knows me will be aware that I have a severe fear of the dentist. This stems back...

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March 12, 2020

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A GUIDE TO: SIGNING UP TO A DOCTORS (SNS) & OBTAINING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OUR PAPERWORK PROCEDURES WERE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO BREXIT DATE EXCEPT FOR EXCHANGING OUR DRIVING...

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