Where to seek help if ill on holiday, Girne area ?

Greycat


Joined: 15/05/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 15:53

We are holidaying in Lapta in a month's time. Have been to TRNC before but his is our first time in a villa, and with children. This time we won't have the assistance of a hotel or tour rep so would be grateful for advice about where to seek help if one of us falls ill.



I know where there used to be a hospital in Girne (near the post office & dolmus station) but can you just turn up there, or is it better to attend a local clinic/doctor ? Can anyone recommend an English speaking doctor and dentist for emergencies, and include basic directions to find them ? Obviously near to Lapta /Alsancak would be a bonus but we will have a car for most of the stay so could go further afield.



We have full medical insurance but not sure how the system works locally. Is it a case of pay up front and sort it out when we get home?



All advice much appreciated.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 15:57

Hi there Greycat,



I live in Lapta and should an emergency arise I am a UK trained nurse with current NMC registration. You can phone me on 0533 884 5621.



Depending on the nature of the emergency I should be able to help you find what you need.



Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 15:59

Sorry I should have added most times you do have to pay up front usually they will take a credit card, and then sort it out when you get home. Always a good idea to inform the insurance company that there is a problem as it happens.



Chris

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 17:11

For minor illness the pharmacy is pretty good.

Something more serious go to Girne hospital.

Hopefully you won't need either.

jfoggy


Joined: 23/12/2006
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 18:00

Just wanted to say what a helpful reply/offer from Chris/ Nurseawful. Can't get much better than that!

Julie

Greycat


Joined: 15/05/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 21:21

Thanks for the replies.



Chris, that is so generous of you to offer assistance to a complete stranger !



Hopefully nothing will arise but I shall take your number in case of a crisis, thank you.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/08/2011 21:37

Grey you wont get better. xxxx Sorry I mean you wont get better than our nurse xxxxxxxxx